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Practical yet innovative. These are two major themes represented in the top 10 most-read articles from Pig333. From an illustrative guide on how to spot the signs of farrowing to a hands-free vaccination set-up, these articles certainly got readers' attention. Four articles addressed the hog market situation and commodity prices - top of mind for pig farmers, especially this year. Don't miss the highlights from 2022:
#1 The Signs of farrowing: Physiology and sow behaviour
June 14 - By far the most popular article of the year, in a series of illustrative photos and videos, Robert V. Knox and Jacqueline Springer outlined the farrowing process and how to recognize the signs for the different stages of farrowing. Read more
#2 Explosive market. Force Majeure.
March 18 - From the end of January to the third week of March, the Spanish pig price rose a remarkable 32%. This was one of several popular economic commentaries by Guillem Burset that made the top 10. Read more
#3 ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result
January 18 - PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. E. Wayne Johnson reviews how ASF should be diagnosed using clinical signs, lesions, and laboratory techniques. Read more
#4 The pig castration situation in the European Union
January 31 - An overview of how piglet castration and alternatives vary from country to country in the European Union depending on the farming context and the payment methods for the pigs. Read more
#5 Tip: "Hands-free" needle-free vaccination
February 8 - Miquel Forcadell Silvestre shares how a barrel and mount can make needle-free vaccination more comfortable for workers. Read more
#6 Russia-Ukraine conflict: Impacts on commodity markets
March 25 - This IFIP report sheds light on the importance of Russia and Ukraine as suppliers of inputs to the animal production industries. Read more
#7 We are finally on our way out of this hell!
February 28 - Another commentary by Burset. At the end of February, there were not enough pigs in Spain to keep up with the record pace of slaughter seen in January. Read more
#8 Practical tips for making a diagnosis
June 21 - E. Wayne Johnson walks us through the steps of making a diagnosis from case history, necropsy, and collecting samples to histopathology and bacteriology. Read more
#9 Insect larvae as a protein source for pig feed – What’s the future?
January 11 - The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source according to Lachlan Pearson and Steven McOrist. Read more
#10 China is back (not so pessimistic prediction)
October 31 - Rounding out the list is another commentary from Burset, where he describes that China may not have as many pigs as once thought based on their increased pork-buying habits. Read more
