Is your farrowing environment PigSAFE?30 May 2019We visit Dr Emma Baxter and the SRUC swine herd to see the innovative Piglet and Sow Alternative Farrowing Environment (PigSAFE) in action.
Small-scale pig keeping: the fundamentals of farrowing28 May 2019Next in Dr Michaela Giles's series of small-scale insights: a simple and easy-to-follow account of farrowing from triggering labour, to normal farrowing patterns, to complete aftercare.
Antioxidants protect hot hogs from sperm DNA damage7 May 2019James Cook University researchers have developed a diet to help prevent damage of sperm in boars reared in hot conditions.
Five ways that new biotechnology could boost pork productivity1 May 2019Do you know your gene editing from your recombinant DNA technology? New research looks at how biotechnology offers improvements in swine nutrition and pork production.
Look out for littering on your farm14 Jun 2019A UK pig farmer has reported that food waste has been dumped in one of their outdoor pig units, meaning the unit is now shut down for surveillance for 21 days.
Canada presents its African swine fever action plan14 Jun 2019Canada presented its progress in developing an ASF action plan at G7 and OIE meetings in May.
Trump signs order to streamline review of genetically modified farm products12 Jun 2019US President Donald Trump signed an executive order today (12 June) directing federal agencies to streamline the review process for agricultural biotechnology including genetically modified livestock and seeds.…
Positive US hog futures as Trump calls off Mexico trade tariffs11 Jun 2019US hog futures rose on Monday (10 June) as traders were relieved President Donald Trump had called off plans to impose tariffs on imports of Mexican goods
Success story: use of antibiotics in German pig herd continues to decline10 Jun 2019Latest figures indicate that the use of antibiotics in pig farming has reduced by 41.9 percent in the past four years.
New research demonstrates the impact of oregano based eubiotics on sow and progeny health and performance7 Jun 2019The paper was presented by Dr Melanie Le Bon, of Nottingham Trent University, at the 75th annual British Society of Animal Science conference.
Pig heating pads vs heat lamps7 Jun 2019SponsoredThe importance of proper heat placement in farrowing facilities.
Finnish study shows sow cull rates can be directly linked to farm typology3 Jun 2019A new study published in Porcine Health Management indicates that farm size and type of production is correlated with sow culling and mortality.
New study sheds light on the hygiene status of enrichment materials16 May 2019A new paper has examined the hygienic status of organic enrichment materials used in pig production and finds that peat is unsuitable.
Understanding farrowing rates and production losses9 Nov 2018Pregnancy losses from mating should be documented on a daily basis as they occur.
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis9 Nov 2018The list below highlights the different methods for diagnosing pregnancy Daily observation of the vulva and the behaviour of the female when a boar is present, particularly at 18-22 days post-service.…
Abortion and embryo loss9 Nov 2018Embryo loss and abortion Embryo loss occurs when there is death of embryos followed by absorption, or expulsion. Healthy embryos grow into foetuses. Abortion means the premature expulsion of a dead or…
Facts about semen9 Nov 2018Some important bacterial diseases can be spread in semen during service, notably brucellosis and leptospirosis.
