Cameras to detect and address issues on pig farms
The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.
The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.
Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.
From October 8 to 10, the 333 team attended Vietstock 2025, Vietnam’s leading international exhibition for the feed, livestock, and meat industries, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.
Assessing lung lesions at slaughter is useful for monitoring their evolution over time, and thus estimating the effectiveness of the measures implemented to control these diseases.
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Sign upAlready a member?September brought falling pig prices, declining piglet prices, and noticeably more cautious demand.
The choice of cut-off point influences sensitivity, specificity, and the occurrence of false positives or negatives. We explain why the timing of collection and the purpose of the test make a difference in interpreting the results.
Strict measures have been implemented to save water on the farm...
This work presents a systematic review of the available scientific literature on the long-distance airborne transmission of PRRSV. Final thesis at the College of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Enric Mateu.
Boosting key performance indicators in swine production requires addressing viral pathogens, which remain a major challenge for swine health, performance, and farm profitability. Emerging strains, such as H1N2#E and devastating diseases like ASF, highlight the urgency for innovative control strategies. C12 monoglycerides represent a promising approach to enhance pigs’ immune defenses and mitigate viral impact.
High sensitivity, specificity, and an affordable cost make ELISA an indispensable tool in laboratory routines. This infographic explains the mechanisms, components, and main variations of this assay in a visual and objective way.
China has been Spain's largest market for many years, and with an additional 20% penalty, exports to China will decline significantly.
Vitamins are essential for proper growth and also for ensuring proper function of the nervous system, immune system, reproductive system, bone development, and cell repair. They do not provide energy, and each vitamin performs particular functions that none of the other vitamins can.
333 participated in SPACE 2025 in Rennes, an international livestock show that broke records and placed innovation at the center of discussions.
333 reinforces its commitment to providing reference information for the swine industry with the launch of a new monthly economic commentary on the German swine market.
333 Africa Brand Manager, Olasupo S. Ayobami appreciated the Tanzanian leaders for the honour showered on 333 in his final speech during the closing remark session of the Tanzania International Pig Conference 2025.
When losses and costs from poor health threaten the current and future farm profitability, perhaps a “clean slate” should be considered.
With the main genetic lines' rapid improvement in terms of prolificacy, feed conversion ratio, and other production parameters, the reference requirements for vitamins and minerals have become outdated.
Looking inside our pigs to learn more about their future.
Tanzania International Pig Conference and Expo 2025 was held on 11th-12th July, 2025 and was attended by swine producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, swine companies, and international guests from several African countries.
Oral vaccination in pigs, previously limited to enteric pathogens, is emerging as an innovative strategy against respiratory diseases. By building on the potential of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), new formulations can trigger immune responses in distant mucosal sites starting from the gut.
August brought a welcome breather to the German pig market.
A stew of grains with an abundance of ingredients, but seasoned with risks that could sour the overall dish.
By exploring the mechanisms of the Common Mucosal Immune System (CMIS), orally administered vaccines are capable of activating coordinated immune responses across different mucosal sites in the body. In this content, we explain how local activation in the GALT triggers protective effects in distant mucosal tissues, such as the respiratory tract, thereby expanding the reach of immune protection.
Provisional anti-dumping measures mean tariffs up to 62% for some EU pork exporters.
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
This work supports the use of temporary crating as a viable alternative to conventional farrowing crates. Final thesis at the Department of Animal and Food Science of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UAB, Spain, advised by Pol Llonch Obiols.
Reducing costs in pig feed formulation depends not on a single action, but on the strategic integration of multiple factors: precision in formulation, ingredient selection, use of technologies, and efficient management of the nutrition model and purchasing.
We already asked you this questions three years ago. In some countries, the disease was already present; in others, it entered during this time; and some remain free of it. We believe it's time to reassess the level of confidence in your country's biosecurity.
In healthy animals, PCV2 stays under the radar, causing little harm. But with coinfections that activate the immune system, the virus replicates more and becomes more damaging.
The EU will provide preferential market access for pork and has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. sanitary certificates.
Unusual drop in July and August of more than 17 cents, and it is expected to continue to fall.
After weaning, endogenous hydrochloric acid production is still limited, which raises stomach pH and compromises pepsin activity, affecting protein digestibility and favoring pathogen growth.
This second article from the WelfarePIGnet project describes practices for improving pig access to feed and drinking water, including the costs of implementing them.
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How does heat stress affect animal growth and meat quality?
We need a container for syringes, needles, medicine bottles, sprays, and markers. Sometimes you see improvised and inadequate containers on farms, but the one presented here is very simple and functional.
PIGX2 conference organized by the South African pork producers organization was held on 31st July-1st August, 2025 in Pretoria.
This installment focuses on the effects of heat stress on sow fertility.
When we manage errors systematically, we stop punishing symptoms and start addressing the real causes.
Pigs are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to their limited ability to dissipate body heat and genetic selection for higher productivity, which has reduced their heat tolerance. Improved technical results increase heat production, and today's lines produce 30% more heat than those in the 1980s.
Guillem Burset explains the reasons for the exceptional drop in pig prices in Spain during July.
It's becoming harder to tell the difference between a modern farm and a five-star hotel...
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 16 to 19, 2026.
In this installment, we will discover how heat stress affects the digestive tract of pigs.
Genetic improvement is key in livestock production, playing an essential role in achieving a modern, efficient, and sustainable pig production model.