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 ...

20
Nov
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
Sizzle and bytes: The delicious intersection of pork and AI

Is it not a fascinating world we now live in where the aroma of sizzling ...

15
Nov
Feedback from the Agri SA Congress

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

31
Oct
2023 SAPPO Farmers’ Days

SAPPO’s business development unit enables pig producers to be economically viable through transferring industry intelligence, ...

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
Understanding the 2023 avian influenza outbreak

The 2023 avian influenza outbreak has caused unprecedented damage to the poultry industry. Two strains ...

18
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
A time for consolidation and execution

Only a quarter of 2023 remains, and the SAPPO team still has so much to ...

27
Sep