Yes, we are making progress, says Kgadi Senyatsi

Derick van der Walt Growing up in Polokwane, Kgadi Senyatsi never dreamt that she would ...

SAPPO comments on land reform proposal

SAPPO presented commentary on land reform after the government has requested input on its proposed ...

ASF in Springbok: Investigation continues

The ASF outbreak in Springbok in the Northern Cape is something of the past and ...

PORCUS (July-August 2018)

Frontiers: Risk factors and level of Listeria monocytogenes contamination of raw pork in retail markets in China

Listeria monocytogenes can contaminate various foods via food processing environments and contamination of raw materials. ...

EU to Adapt Copper Reduction Plans for Pigs

The reduction of copper levels for pigs to 25 mg/kg for all age groups is ...

Steps to Keep the Incidence of Stillborns at Bay

The cause of stillborns in pig production varies widely, but it’s often connected to sow ...

Making Pork Fashionable

Glenneis Kriel and the Pig Site* While pork consumption has been relatively stagnant in most ...

Listeriosis: A wake-up call?

By Dr Lucia Anelich* The foodborne disease, listeriosis, caused by ingesting food contaminated with infectious ...

You Should Know About These Diseases

By Dr Peter Evans, SAPPO This article serves to inform the reader of the basic ...

Pig Manure: From Waste to Asset

Pig manure is not a waste product; it is a valuable source of plant nutrients ...

SA Agricultural Employment Down

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey conducted by Statistics South Africa showed a 3% y/y decline ...