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    Emily Houghton

    Editor, The Pig Site

    Emily Houghton is a Zoology graduate from Cardiff University and was the editor of The Pig Site from October 2017 to May 2020. Emily has worked in livestock husbandry, and has written, conducted and assisted with research projects regarding the synthesis of welfare and productivity of free-range food species.

    Pig feed from paper mills: why now is a great time to invest in alternative feed ingredients

    Husbandry Markets Research and innovation
    calendar icon 6 May 2020
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    The key principles of biosecurity for protecting pigs and people during disease outbreaks

    Disease Notifiable diseases African swine fever
    calendar icon 20 April 2020
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    Identifying risk events, preventing cross-contamination of equipment and effectively controlling the movement of staff and visitors on your farm are just some of the basics to consider when preventing any disease from entering or leaving your pig unit.

    New research shows impact of pandemic swine influenza A virus on reproductive performance of sows

    Disease Notifiable diseases H1N1 swine influenza
    calendar icon 2 April 2020
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    New research published in Porcine Health Management demonstrates that poor reproductive performance is associated with infection with the influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 virus and by vaccinating against the virus, an improvement in reproductive performance can be achieved in infected sow herds.

    New study demonstrates dysentery-combating abilities of zinc chelate in swine diets

    Disease Managing disease Husbandry
    calendar icon 26 March 2020
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    A new study published in Porcine Health Management evaluates the ability of zinc chelate to improve general clinical signs associated with swine dysentery while improving average daily weight gain.

    Study shows low-protein swine diets reduce release of Nitrogen compounds whilst maintaining high-quality hams

    Husbandry Markets Research and innovation
    calendar icon 13 March 2020
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    The study, published in Scientific Reports in December 2019, showed that reducing the crude protein of pig diets by 20 percent resulted in only small differences in ham quality.

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    February 2019

    Could big data be the big step to meeting rising demand for animal protein?

    Disease Husbandry Research and innovation
    calendar icon 27 February 2019
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    Amado Guloy, founder and CEO of Rex Animal Health, discusses how his technology is using big data to enhance the productivity of farms in developing and emerging markets.

    Could biotechnology pave the way to a healthy microbiome?

    Husbandry Market Trends Sustainability
    calendar icon 23 February 2019
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    Edward Fuchs, co-founder of FOLIUM Science, discusses Guided Biotics ™ and the future of targeted antibacterial remedies.

    What are investors looking for in emerging swine health startups?

    Disease Managing disease Pig Welfare
    calendar icon 21 February 2019
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    Clinton Lewis discusses seeing and seizing trends and opportunities at the 2019 Europe Animal Health Investment Forum.

    Are sweet vaccines the future for pigs and poultry?

    Disease Research and innovation Industry and legislation
    calendar icon 18 February 2019
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    Bruno Oesch, CEO and co-founder of Malcisbo, discusses Malcisbo's carbohydrate targeted, orally administered vaccines for pigs and poultry.

    Bringing new products to market: Insights from a functional feed startup

    Husbandry Industry and legislation Conferences & Events
    calendar icon 15 February 2019
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    Geralf Zimmermann, Business Development at Purapep, discusses bringing Purapep's new products to market.

    Investor insight into animal health innovation

    Disease Research and innovation Industry and legislation
    calendar icon 8 February 2019
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    Dr Joachim Hasenmaier discusses investment opportunities at the 2019 Europe Animal Health Investment Forum.

    Painful management procedures must be addressed for the future of swine farming

    Disease Pig Welfare Tail biting
    calendar icon 7 February 2019
    clock icon 9 minute read
    To comply with changing welfare standards, consumer needs and productivity goals, management of pain-inducing procedures must be a focus for producers.
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