Category Archives: Global news

What role should the feed industry play in achieving One Health in pork production?

The World Health Organization defines One Health as a holistic approach to enhancing the well-being ...

The history and future of the Spanish swine industry

In the late 1990s, the Spanish swine industry faced a crucial decision … whether to ...

International pig prices continue to fall: For how long and how far?

In the late 1990s, the Spanish swine industry faced a crucial decision … whether to ...

Neonatal diarrhoea: Prevalence of enteric pathogens

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

How important is animal welfare to Europeans?

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

How to improve thermal comfort in the farrowing unit

During the summer months, we will generally see a sow’s discomfort at the high temperatures ...

The evolution of international pig prices and the ‘China factor’

The news broke in mid-October that private operators in the Chinese market were buying large ...

Vietnam suspends use of ASF vaccine

On 25 August, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) sent a document to ...

ASF, inflation, and policies challenge growth while trade prospects rise

Global pork trade should pick up in the second half of 2022. Feed and energy ...

Slurry management: Strategies based on anaerobic digestion

In a surplus situation, the best option is to export the digestate obtained following anaerobic ...

Estimated global pork consumption

Based on figures from official sources, a consolidation and projection of pork consumption was conducted. ...

Pig semen can fly in Rwanda

Source: Vincent ter Beek, Pig Progress, 21 February 2022, photo credit: 123RF/ Rwanda media report ...