Pig

Belgian government buys pig farms - 366 farms participate

19 Jun, 2025 4 mins read

The Belgian government is buying pig farming businesses in order to reduce nitrogen emissions. More than 360 farms are participating.

Practical study proves: heavier piglets, easier rearing.

18 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

High birth weights of piglets are the foundation for successful rearing. A practical study provides insights.

High numbers of African Swine Fever outbreaks in Poland

17 Jun, 2025 4 mins read

Most cases of African Swine Fever in wild boars are found in Poland. However, the situation is also concerning in Romania, where the number of cases among domestic pigs has increased.

The Netherlands are culling an additional 240,000 sows.

17 Jun, 2025 4 mins read

Billion-dollar exit programs are causing a dramatic decline in pig populations. By 2030, the number of sows could decrease by nearly 25%.

South Korea plans to build its first pig skyscraper.

17 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

Similar to the existing facilities in China, South Korea plans to build a pig skyscraper. Animal rights activists are protesting against it.

Finland: Mandatory labeling of meat origin.

17 Jun, 2025 5 mins read

In Finland, the country of origin of meat must be indicated on the front of the packaging in the future. This is intended to enable consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions.

Study proves: ASP has been in Europe since 2007

17 Jun, 2025 6 mins read

The ASF was not recently introduced from Africa to Europe, as a new study confirms. Meanwhile, the WOAH has established uniform requirements for an ASF vaccine.

France is grappling with a new strain of influenza: are vaccines ineffective?

16 Jun, 2025 3 mins read

A new influenza strain is causing major problems in France's pig farms. It appears that the pathogen is able to evade established vaccines.

661 outbreaks: New Swine Flu Strain Evades Immune System

25 May, 2025 7 mins read

France is experiencing a sharp increase in cases of swine flu. The cause is a new genotype that bypasses immunity.

Sick piglets despite vaccination: How the farmer recognized the problem

15 May, 2025 6 mins read

Coughing, fever, and diarrhea in the herd: Despite the piglets being vaccinated against various pathogens, there were health issues.

Devastating ASF outbreak: 20 percent of the pigs in this country had to be culled.

13 May, 2025 6 mins read

Around 118,000 pigs had to be culled in Moldova following multiple outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF).

VetVise: New app displays animal distribution even better

08 May, 2025 7 mins read

VetVise monitors poultry and pigs with cameras and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new addition is the BarnBuddy, which allows the animal owner to have an overview of the barn at a glance.