Research and innovation

On the 49th annual celebration of Earth Day, NFU highlighted the existential threat that climate change poses to agriculture as well as the critical role of farmers and ranchers in mitigation and adaptation efforts.…

Purdue University study shows that carbon sequestration is not a fix-all solution to mitigating climate change and impacts on developing economies must be considered.

New research investigating welfare during transport shows that greater loading density increases the risk of a pig becoming non-ambulatory or dying.

A new study has partially revived cellular function in 32 pig brains, questioning the long-held definition of brain death and opening up new opportunities for restoration of brain function.

Concern remains about the persistence of PCV2 subclinical infection, even in vaccinates, and the virus’s propensity for change.

SoundTalks NV has developed a digital monitoring tool that seeks to improve the healthcare of pigs and helps farmers operate more efficiently.

Meet the 20 student recipients that hail from 10 states and 11 universities across the US.

For pigs to perform well, it all begins at the suckling stage. Kayla Silva offers an overview of Chantal Farmer's research into how sows’ mammary development can be managed to get them the best start.…

The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping investigations concerning the import of the essential amino acid and feed additive methionine from Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.…

Swine nutritionist says the use of alternative feed ingredients can help pork producers reduce their feed costs while maintaining animal performance and meat quality.

The 2018 survey largely focused on practices relating to how farmers run their farm businesses. Topics covered include innovation, market prices, risk management, grants and payments, collaboration, use of accounting packages and soil management.…

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) celebrated the opening of its new high-tech livestock feed facility in Quincy, Illinois on 3 April.

Although several groups are working on the development of vaccines to protect pigs from Strep suis, the task is proving to be particularly challenging.

Australasian Pork Research Institute Ltd (APRIL) is seeking applications for Innovation and Commercialisation projects.

Guided by Egypt’s strategic plan for development, Egypt Vision 2030, USAID has launched the five-year, $30 million cooperative project with Cairo University and four US land-grant universities

Piglets and sows are the two most important groups of animals in a swine herd. Follow these 10 tips to help get the most from your herd.

Zoetis discusses the common disease challenges farmers have to face and the support they give their customers.

The International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF), the focal point of the European insect production sector in Brussels, warmly welcomes the latest developments in the field of organic certification of insect production activities.…

Myanmar is bracing itself for an outbreak of African swine fever which could devastate the livelihoods of Mayanmar’s many backyard pig farmers and cause severe economic losses for this fast-developing country.…

Research published in Porcine Health Management shows how one pilot scheme sharing data between vets can allow efficient tracking of the PRRS virus.