Disease and welfare

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) are reviewing developments in the African swine fever epidemic.

Hong Kong, one of the world's most densely populated cities, is facing a proliferation of wild boars as they stray increasingly into built-up areas.

China's customs announced this week that it has banned pigs, wild boars, and products from Mongolia after reports of African swine fever outbreaks.

New research shows which stages of production contribute most to the emission of antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in large-scale swine farms in China.

Research shows that provision of point-source materials stimulates play in sows but does not affect aggression at regrouping.

The National Pork Board provides a self-assessment tool to evaluate your ability to go antibiotic-free.