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A visual and practical step-by-step guide on how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
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Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Design of facilities and equipment for pig farms: building design, climate control, feeding systems, etc.
Biocheck.UGent is an independent, risk-based, scientific scoring system for assessing the quality of your on-farm biosecurity.
Environmental Footprint Calculator along the pork value chain.
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Use this tool to explore which slurry management strategy best fits your situation. Click on the flow chart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
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In addition to its role in protein synthesis, tryptophan contributes to the production of serotonin, a molecule that influences appetite and immune system regulation, and niacin production.
As we do at the beginning of every year, we are back to ask you about the average pig price in your country. We will soon publish the results of your predictions for 2025, but now we are interested in hearing how you think this 2026 will go...
Effective PRDC control isn’t a single protocol — it’s a system. Success depends on accurate diagnosis, tailored vaccination, strong biosecurity, smart production flow, and, above all, consistent implementation. As Cano said, “Execution is everything. The best protocol won’t work if no one’s watching the barn.”
According to CEXGAN data, Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries increased by 2.6% last year.
As part of its continued evolution and professionalization, 333 is restructuring its Human Resources department and welcoming Alejandro Plencovich.
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We visited the CDPQ, Centre de développement du porc du Québec, a commercial farm that operates under a unique collaborative model focused on research.
The speed and magnitude of the price drop at the beginning of January marked a discouraging start to the year for farms.
All five National Single Commissions move to Mantua.
It seems the new feeders aren't to everyone's liking...
Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.
While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.
Intestinal immunity is a complex system composed of physical barriers, immune cells, receptors, and microbiota.
An updated summary regarding the African swine fever outbreak situation in Spain.
Over the past year, Spanish imports of live pigs continued to increase, reaching 4,778,189 head, 12% more than in the previous year.
What can we do to protect ourselves from influenza? And to protect pigs?
Influenza is a significant respiratory disease that affects not only pigs but also human health. The actions of personnel who have access to pigs directly influence the disease's impact. In this short survey, we want to know if you take steps to reduce the risk of spreading influenza.
Farms that fail to manage intergenerational integration run risks that directly affect their productivity and sustainability.
Given the current situation, any help in combating African swine fever is welcome.
In this second instalment, Cano and Segalés talk about tools for detecting PRDC on farms, the factors influencing its development, and vaccination.
The key takeaways highlight that environmental microbiomes matter—installing a positive biofilm on surfaces in farm buildings helps maintain a favorable microbial environment in the nursery—while animal gut resilience is equally essential and requires supporting microbial balance, immunity, and the management of oxidative stress to optimize their post-weaning performance.
Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review what could affect the commodities market in 2026... at least based on the information currently available.
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year.
An in-depth understanding of the customer is essential for pig farmers who want to become more competitive, shifting from a tactical, production-focused approach to a strategic, customer-based approach.
This marks a new milestone in the agricultural trade relationship.
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
Intrauterine growth restriction is a complex condition with long-lasting effects that compromise both productivity and fertility in pigs.
Current data does not allow confirmation that the ASF viral strain came from any laboratory, according to the sequencing performed by the IRB.
Jean Paul Cano, a veterinarian with extensive field experience in US and now in Spain, provided practical field insights into managing PRDC in production settings. Joaquim Segalés, UAB professor and CReSA researcher, offered an academic perspective and share the latest findings on PRDC pathogenesis.
Tryptophan (Trp) is an essential amino acid that pigs must obtain from their diet. It is involved in protein synthesis and serotonin production, which regulates appetite. It also contributes to the formation of niacin (vitamin B3) and has antioxidant effects, promoting intestinal health and microbiota. In addition, it helps maintain mucosal integrity and regulates the immune system.
Spanish farmers are losing over €47 million per week total, and pig prices are not expected to rise until February...
Reducing sow mortality takes time, and it is therefore necessary that the owner or manager is committed and leads the project. Throughout the process, you will need to draw a line and start doing things differently to achieve significant results.
Precision electronic feeding has become one of the key technologies for improving efficiency and sustainability on farms.
There are times when the present we were expecting isn't what we get...
Inside the genome of the African swine fever virus: a giant that is difficult to decipher. CEREP uses genomics to study the virus's circulation in Italy and beyond.
Tonsil scrubbing using sponge catheters demonstrates a greater capacity for virus detection compared to sera from infected sows.
We answer frequently asked questions from the public regarding the recent measures implemented to control the outbreak of African swine fever detected in wild boars in Barcelona, Spain.
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The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.
Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.
It involves two wild boars dead, found 1 km apart from each other in the province of Barcelona.
This final project from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at CEU Cardenal Herrera University was supervised by Antonio González de Bulnes López.
The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.
We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.
In terms of feed presentation, we look for ingredients that provide not only nutrients but also functionality, with the aim of increasing gastric retention time to facilitate protein hydrolysis, greater contact between food and enzymes, and reducing fermentation of undigested protein in the intestine.
Belgium calls for a unified response to avoid distortions in the EU pork market.
Within the framework of the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025, the III Latin American Leaders Meeting was held, an exclusive conference that brought together more than 40 swine industry leaders to strengthen alliances and plan for the future of regional pig farming.
Agriculture ministers support a more flexible, market-oriented CAP, with better-targeted direct payments to strengthen food security after 2027.
SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.
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