U.S. reports record pig litter size
The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.
Swine news - Genetics and reproduction
DOs Dehesa de Extremadura, Guijuelo, Jabugo and Los Pedroches join forces to fight against misuse of their protected names
The four Protected Designations of Origin have reached an alliance to take action against improper uses of their protected names.
Mexico approved safe importation of pigs from Denmark
With the aim of strengthening the genetics of the national herd, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development endorsed the safe importation of 220 pigs from Denmark, which were inspected by Mexican officials in the European territory.
Panama: Ministry and swine industry meet to strengthen production
Marketing, production processes, and genetics were the topics discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, and Juan Guevara, representing the Panamanian pork sector.
Denmark: Uncastrated male pigs can be slaughtered
Slaughterhouses have increased openings for this type of pig.
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NewsDenmark publishes productivity numbers for 2020
Finishing pigs saw the biggest improvements. SEGES data for Danish productivity in 2020 show major improvement for finishing pigs...
Brazil: New resolution for commercialization and monitoring of genetically modified animals
The new resolution will allow the commercialization of genetically modified animals and their products.
Argentina allows breeding pigs from Canada to be imported
The Argentine National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) conducted the sanitary controls and authorized the importation of the first shipment of breeding pigs from Canada.
New Zealand rules sow farrowing crates "unlawful"
The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.
Vietnam imports thousands of pigs from Thailand in restocking efforts following ASF
Over the next four years, the industry is expected to import over 100,000 breeding pigs to repopulate the country's pig herd following the ASF outbreaks.
Nicaragua establishes a new pig farm farm for genetic improvement
The National Strategy for Swine Farming Development sets a goal of inseminating around 10,000 sows this year.
Germany certifies anesthesia devices for castrating piglets
The DLG expert committee has certified the first three isoflurane anesthesia devices for the castration of piglets.
Mexico: Guanajuato will have a Swine Reproduction and Innovation Center
The main objective of the facility is the inclusion of small and medium-scale producers, who will have access to top quality genetics.
USA: FDA releases new plan to advance plant and animal biotechnology innovation
Promising new technologies that can edit animal and plant genomes have the potential to improve human and animal health, animal well-being, food productivity and food security.
New detection method for boar taint
A rapid instrumental at-line method for simultaneous measurement of androstenone and skatole in back fat samples from entire male pigs that has been developed.
Argentina: Start-up of three pig artificial insemination laboratories
The starting-up of the laboratories will allow to improve the regional productivity and to standardise the quality of pork, facilitating that the small producers can buy genetic material.