Author Archives: SAPPO

Neonatal diarrhoea: Prevalence of enteric pathogens

Neonatal diarrhoea, a complex condition prevalent on pig farms, results in economic losses due to ...

20
Nov
How important is animal welfare to Europeans?

In recent results of a Eurobarometer survey, it becomes evident that safeguarding the well-being of ...

20
Nov
Feedback from the Agri SA Congress

Earlier this month, SAPPO attended the 2023 Agri SA Congress.  With farmer delegates from all ...

31
Oct
SAPPO at the 2023 Hog Day

The 2023 Hog Day was held in the Western Cape from 18 to 20 October ...

30
Oct
Life lessons from Bakkies Botha

The Limpopo Pig Study group recently gathered at The Ranch Resort in Polokwane to share ...

30
Oct
Session 2: Can we find middle ground on antibiotic use? – Dr Ulrich Klein

Antimicrobial resistance calls for sustainable and responsible antibiotic use, alongside strategies that prioritise disease prevention ...

19
Oct
Session 4: Performance versus profitability – Dr Alex Sly

The balance between performance indicators and profitability is crucial for the success of the pig ...

06
Oct
Feedback from the 2023 SAPPO AGM

On 7 September 2023, SAPPO invited all ordinary, associate, and corporate members to attend its ...

14
Sep
Session 4: Spain versus the world – Natasha Snyman

Spain’s strict disease management, which resulted in the eradication of African swine fever (ASF) in ...

06
Sep
Session 4: From the inside out – Tim Horne

Numerous factors may cause lameness in sows, from genetics and nutrition to housing conditions and ...

05
Sep
Session 4: Bridging the biosecurity gap – Dr Susan Rodakis

Biosecurity encompasses a range of measures designed to prevent the introduction and spread of diseases ...

05
Sep
Session 2: The first extensive bio-monitoring mycotoxin exposure survey in swine – Dr Arnau Vidal

Busting the mycotoxin myth The impact of mycotoxins (toxic compounds produced by certain fungi) on ...

05
Sep