Producers must be helped to prepare for new German castration ban1 Feb 2019SponsoredWith new legislation in Germany banning castration without full anesthesia starting in 2021, the time for producers to make changes is now, a swine veterinarian says.
Can genetics curb the carbon footprint of pig production?23 Jan 2019Gene editing is being subject to controversial regulation, but could it be a lifeline for an unsustainable pig industry?
Nine digital technologies transforming pig production in 201927 Dec 2018How will hog production be affected by the rise in digital technologies for agriculture, and what products are already available to be tried and tested?
Alternatives to zinc oxide for more potent piglets16 Dec 2018SponsoredThe nutritional and environmental experiences by weaning piglets contribute to gastro-intestinal and immune system disturbances.
Multiparous sows improve growth performance and humoral immune response of piglets15 Feb 2019Research published by Porcine Health Management indicates that growth performance and humoral immune response of the offspring of primiparous sows is improved by cross-fostering with multiparous sows.…
Pig breeding drives growth for Russia's meat industry15 Feb 2019Pig breeding became a major driver for the growth of the Russian meat industry in 2018, according to recent statistics.
Moving away from CAP provides opportunities, Defra representative says12 Feb 2019Phasing out Common Agricultural Payments (CAP) as a result of Brexit means moving away from a complex and prescriptive scheme, says James Grischeff.
British meat industry labour shortages signal it’s time to get serious6 Feb 2019The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) discusses just how dependent the British meat industry is on EU workers.
Review of pig and poultry permits coming to UK producers5 Feb 2019The Environment Agency will be contacting permitted pig and poultry farms in February via letter to inform operators that their permit is due to be reviewed and updated.
Which stages in pig production are most responsible for emission of antibiotic resistant genes?9 Feb 2019New research shows which stages of production contribute most to the emission of antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in large-scale swine farms in China.
Strategies to enhance oestrus induction in lactating sows29 Jan 2019The effective mating of sows in lactation can form the basis for an entirely new reproductive management paradigm that improves welfare and production efficiency without the need for sow confinement.
No clear winner in pen- versus crate-gestation debate30 Jan 2019SponsoredSow housing during gestation continues to draw debate as some hog operations make a switch from crates to pens for gestation. The results are mixed.
Ask an expert: Genetics and reproduction31 Aug 2018Dr Craig Lewis, chair of the European Forum of Farm Animal Breeders and PIC Genetic Services manager answers your questions.
Selecting breeding stock9 Nov 2018The selection of the correct health status appropriate to your herd and location is vital before breeding stock are purchased. Your primary reason for purchase is to genetically upgrade your herd.
Artificial Insemination (AI)9 Nov 2018AI is now used extensively in many countries where it is either purchased from a commercial centre or produced on the farm.
Facts about semen9 Nov 2018Some important bacterial diseases can be spread in semen during service, notably brucellosis and leptospirosis.
Understanding farrowing rates and production losses9 Nov 2018Pregnancy losses from mating should be documented on a daily basis as they occur.
