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Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations on nutrition given at the latest edition of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV).

We surveyed our readers to find out why they believe these changes are taking place and why integrator companies and meat groups are buying farms.

All livestock sectors are seeking to reduce imports of raw protein materials. Insect meals belong to the category of concentrated protein sources, but their nutritional characteristics are poorly documented and attempts to incorporate them into swine feed have been the subject of few publications.

Data sheet with the nutritional value and the most recent studies on lysine supplementation.

With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.

This is the result of a public-private partnership aimed at mitigating the risk of exotic, emergency, and diseases controlled by the official vet services entering Brazil to protect the national swine herd.

The consequences of suspending castration on the rate of destructured hams are poorly understood. An IFIP study shows the frequency of this defect is around 19%.

One percentage of affected lung volume was associated with a 0.24% reduction in lean meat content.

Can autogenous vaccines help us control streptococcal infections? What should we take into account?

Climate changes have forced governments around the world to enforce legislation to reduce the carbon footprint from all parts of society including pig production.

Controlled crude protein reduction and use of essential amino acids can improve feed efficiency, decrease water consumption, and reduce nitrogen excretion.

Do's and don'ts of vaccine storage regarding location, temperature control, maintenance, and traceability.

This simple trick blocks pigs from going between the inside and outside pens, making them easier to handle.

In the first two installments, we covered necropsy in lateral decubitus. In this third installment, we will look at necropsy in the supine position

Basic principles of amino acids and the concept of ideal protein in swine nutrition.

We delve into why Poland's pig inventory has been decreasing and explore if there is any chance of rebuilding the herd.

Development of pig production towards large integrators and the spread of highly lethal diseases, such as ASF, have led to increased focus on biosecurity and methods to protect the assets associated with large pig units.

Antonio Palomo summarizes the presentations on swine health from the recent edition of the AASV that took place in Nashville (Tennessee).

It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.

Although initially the focus was on the gastric ulcers, after the first visits, more importance was given to liver damage and poisoning was suspected.

The survey by Pig333 reveals promising perspectives but ample room for improvement in biosecurity.

The Spanish hog price has stayed the same for five consecutive market sessions. The month of May will likely define the heights that our price can reach.

How do turbinate atrophy and the effect on cilia caused by B. bronchiseptica affect the incidence of S. suis and porcine respiratory disease complex?

Scheduling certain tasks, monitoring spare parts stock, checking electrical elements - what does proper maintenance management consist of?

Currently, the hog price in Poland is trending upward. Is it possible to make a profit with today's production costs?

Are we using the best samples and techniques to monitor PRRS absence in boar studs?

The outlook for 2024 will depend on the dynamics of the main producers: China, the European Union, the United States, and Brazil.

Including dried brewers' spent grains in the feed not only provides protein but can lessen the environmental impact of pig slurry.

The biocidal properties of silver nanoparticles are of interest in the context of increasing antibiotic resistance. What are their uses?

In this second installment, we cover extracting the tongue, trachea, lungs, and heart in one piece. We will extract the organs of the abdominal cavity, both the digestive system and the urinary and genital tracts. In the head, we will access the nasal turbinates, brain, and cerebellum.

To reduce mortality, it is essential to diagnose the causes. To do so, we must answer four basic questions: how, who, when, and where? In this article, we'll address the first two.

Since 1998, IFIP has had an experimental farm located in Romillé, Brittany, France, which allows them to run all types of trials at all stages of production.

Sánchez-Osorio shares the key points on which Topigs Norsvin's health management is grounded.

Professor Pejsak’s view on tail docking: Is it ethically justified and practically possible to phase out this practice in piglets?

February was full of very dynamic changes in the pig market in Poland. How will the market develop over the next month?

Pig prices are rising briskly and steadily. Will the market be a carbon copy of last year? Guillem Burset doesn't think so. He thinks we won't reach 2.025 €/kg live…

We focus on moving surplus piglets, which forces us to use nurse sows. We explain two ways to do this in a very visual video.

At the beginning of last year, we asked our users what they thought the average pig price would be in their respective countries in 2023. Want to know who came closest?

In the previous article, we learned about the concept of feed safety, its impact on swine production, and the responsibility of the compound feed industry in the food chain. Now we will focus on how to practically apply this concept in the compound feed production process.

Detection of lung lesions in slaughtered pigs also allows estimation of economic losses.

Are prices stabilizing in Poland? How do Polish prices currently compare to other countries?

This new section, coordinated by the pathological anatomy team of the University of Cordoba, Spain, will show us, in a very visual and practical way, how to perform a necropsy on a pig.

In the end, depopulation was the option to reduce mortality and the excessive use of antibiotics in the nursery and subsequent phases.

The European Union will continue to be a "privileged island in world pig prices."

A deep introspection from the perspective of our staff.

European, Brazilian, and American pork exporters compete not only for China but also for Japan and Korea.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to APP? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

This farmer's solution mitigates the effect of wind blowing through the windows, whether we have mechanical or natural ventilation.

Artificial intelligence is not a passing fad in the swine industry but an ongoing revolution that is redefining the industry.

We propose a more direct indicator to look at and analyze reproductive problems on the farm.

We are at the end of an exceptional and strange year. Guillem Burset examines the factors that have shaped the hog market this year.

Drying and warming the piglets favors their survival only in farrowing units with moderate or suboptimal temperatures (<25ºC).

PRRS creates frustrating challenges as it seems we have to keep learning the same lessons we already know, along with the occasional new chapter.

The working collective units and processing methods at the European level have been inventoried by country and by process.

After months and months, the Spanish price has dropped to be in line with those of its community partners; the cause has been the difficulty in exporting to Third Countries, although the reduced slaughter in Central Europe has been a lifesaver.

Neonatal diarrhoea is a serious problem for farmers and vets. Affected piglets can develop severe diarrhoea from 1–2 h to 7 days following birth.

Over the years, the EU has established regulations that have governed the industry. How has this affected the profitability of production and the prospects for the EU pork market?

In this article we will focus the discussion on the practical applications of the new monitoring systems.

Let’s have a look at some common biosecurity myths and how standardized outbreak investigations can help to improve biosecurity outcomes.

The evolution of multi-site pig production over the last 25 years has not held true to its original intent.

The detection of a pathogen alone is not sufficient for elucidating the aetiology behind neonatal diarrhoea outbreaks. The diagnosis of neonatal diarrhoea is one of the most challenging ones in daily pig practice.

What can we do to face the challenges in the industry? Innovate, research, and bring science closer to the field.

The feed industry has a significant and essential role to play in achieving One Health in pork production on multiple levels.

Strong growth in production and thus exports is followed by an unstoppable concentration. ASF, a threat.

We talked to Jonatan Sánchez-Osorio, Technical Director of Topigs Norsvin Spain, about the essential points in managing sows from this genetic line.

Depending on the levels of maternal derived immunity, a potential interference of vaccine intake may happen, jeopardizing vaccine seroconversion and efficacy.

Side effects of perinatal medications on the microbiota can be detrimental to animal health.

The pig price in Spain has been falling for nine consecutive weeks. Guillem Burset gives us the keys to interpret this.

Many farm design parameters have changed. Animal welfare has become even more important and genetic evolution has resulted in productive variation between breeds.

In France, the ban on castration of pigs without pain relief, i.e. without anesthesia, has been in force since January 1, 2022, and this has led to the production of entire male pigs. The main difficulty with this type of production lies in the risk of unpleasant odors being present in the meat from these animals.

It started by producing pigs, then pork, then food and products with certain characteristics... Is there any other way for producers?

The application of BATs to optimize the management of slurry inside the barns means increasing the frequency of emptying the pits to the outside storage.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose rotavirus? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

What happens if the agent that causes swine dysentery is detected, but there is no disease? This is how can it be diagnosed and the consequences to the herd.