Surge in China's pork production in first quarter
The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.
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Pig health: news and articles on PRRS, PCV2, biosecurity, etc, Pig disease guide, atlas of pathology, clinical cases…
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A visual and practical step-by-step guide on how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Description of the most important diseases and conditions in pigs
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Pig disease diagnostic tool
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.
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The latest slaughter pig prices in the most important pig markets. Check the evolution of the historical prices in charts and in several currencies.
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Figures & trends in pig numbers, pork production and pork trade.
Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
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Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Use this tool to diagnose problems with the feed conversion ratio. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
Articles on genetics and pig reproduction: genetic improvement, genomics, artificial insemination, use of hormones
Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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Management, pig farm management, work planning in each production stage: management in gestation, grow finish, batch farrowing
Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Design of facilities and equipment for pig farms: building design, climate control, feeding systems, etc.
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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.
The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL has developed animal welfare practices together with a biosecurity system to ensure healthy animals and safe, quality meats.
During a bilateral meeting, China and Germany discussed agricultural issues including the effects of African swine fever on trade.
With more than 620,000 tons of pork exported in the first quarter, China accounted for 80% of the total.
From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.
Management and nutritional interventions can help swine producers reduce the economic consequences of low birthweight piglets according to Zinpro Corporation who hosted two webinars looking at the latest research in this area.
ESFA gathers the views of stakeholders in scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.
Pig meat shipments fell by nearly a half in January compared to year-ago levels.
Just how much was Philippine pork production affected by African swine fever in 2020?
New regulations for the transportation of live pigs are implemented as China's pig production recovers.
Common agricultural policy generational renewal measures assessed. Direct payment support to young farmers, investment support, and business start-up aid.
Risk analysis, investigation, diagnosis, mapping, and emergency management of tansboundary animal diseases will all be done by the center.
Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.
Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.
Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.