The effect of mycotoxins on swine fertility16 Feb 2019SponsoredSwine fertility has a significant effect on farm profitability. Along with other factors, the number of pigs produced per sow per year defines the production cost per pig.
Bringing new products to market: Insights from a functional feed startup15 Feb 2019Geralf Zimmermann, Business Development at Purapep, discusses bringing new products to market.
Africa's pig farmers confront the challenge of costly feed13 Feb 2019Government support, training and research is allowing pig producers in Ghana to overcome feed price difficulties.
Enriching sow environment and diet improves sow welfare and early piglet survival14 Jan 2019SponsoredNew research shows environmental stress during gestation can influence piglet health and mortality after birth.
What’s fighting your phytase?3 Jan 2019SponsoredIs your use of high levels of inorganic trace minerals fighting against phytase effectiveness?
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.
Nutriad 2018 mycotoxin survey in France: high levels of deoxynivalenol identified 7 Dec 2018SponsoredIn the last 30 years it has become clearer that commonly occurring fungi growing in foods and feeds may produce toxins, known as mycotoxins. These toxins have been responsible for major epidemics in m…
Nutriad Great Britain and Ireland 2018 mycotoxin survey in wheat 7 Dec 2018SponsoredThe presence of mycotoxins in feed and foodstuffs is an important concern for human and animal health. Aspergillus, Fusarium and Claviceps species of fungi are ubiquitous in nature and under ideal con…
Can acid supplements replace copper in pig diets?12 Nov 2018With the long-awaited changes to the copper levels allowed in animal feeds now officially in effect, finding alternatives to copper is higher on the industry agenda than ever before.
Organic trace minerals equip sows and piglets for profitable performance12 Nov 2018SponsoredNot all mineral sources are the same. For more successful sows and high-performing piglets, many producers have turned to chelated organic trace minerals instead of inorganic options.
How can precision feeding reduce aggression in your pig herd?26 Oct 2018Aggression and abnormal biting in pigs is a multifaceted problem, but changes in feeding methods may help reduce its occurrence.
From birth to bacon: the Croatian pig enterprise running its own supply chain4 Oct 2018A large Croatian agricultural group has just introduced a new 1,350 sow herd to its already established range of livestock and grain farming enterprises.
The many ways ASF is threatening the global pig industry19 Sep 2018With 22 cases of African swine fever confirmed in China this month, it is no surprise that key trading partners are voicing their concerns over the direction of pork and feed markets.
Tag-team farming: the benefits of franchise production4 Sep 2018A number of pig farmers in the Netherlands are enjoying the benefits of joining forces, having forged a united approach to marketing produce.
Are ‘megafarms’ fit for the future?2 Aug 2018Are 'megafarms' sustainable and how is the swine industry reacting to the increasing emergence of intensive systems?
Dealing with drought and evading heat stress in swine2 Aug 2018Top tips from across the globe on how to manage high temperatures on farm, how to prevent and treat heat stress in pigs and how to manage water shortages during a drought.
A UK perspective on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea14 Jun 2018According to research, as few as 100 PED virus particles can cause an infection in pig herds.
A new age of farming: are we embracing our technology?6 Jun 2018The Pig Site speaks to Bob Dixon, ABN national sales manager, about the challenges that the livestock industry is facing, and how ABN is addressing such issues through partnership and innovation
Transportation regulations for your herd21 May 2018Strict regulations surround the transportation of pigs but do you know the rules in your region?
Importance of drinker positioning for swine welfare14 May 2018Understanding eliminative behaviour in pigs has important implications for improving the design of pig housing facilities and maximising pig welfare. A simple drinker-positioning method has been shown…
