US pork exports in 2020 shatter previous records
US pork exports and export values up 11% from 2019 records. "China was not the only success story in 2020..."
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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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Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
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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.
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Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
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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.
Biocheck.UGent is an independent, risk-based, scientific scoring system for assessing the quality of your on-farm biosecurity.
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.
US pork exports and export values up 11% from 2019 records. "China was not the only success story in 2020..."
Livestock and poultry for slaughter for all categories of farms reached 15.6 million tons live weight, which is up 3.1% (+472 thousand tons).
Clicking on the name of a country from the list shown in the Pig Production Data section generates a report with the available data for that country.
Pigs on farm with 3200 susceptible animals test positive for ASF.
Live pig production in China has continued to recover, resulting in lower prices.
The drop in exports and the suspension of emergency aid are having a negative impact on the pig market.
In 2019, Spain became the Philippines' largest pork supplier, further increasing its leading position in 2020.
Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.
DLG Spotlight "Emission Control" covers 25 expert events on preventing and reducing emissions in livestock farming - latest and solutions from research and practice - EuroTier digital from 9thFebruary to 12th February, 2021
Three researchers from Aarhus University are part of EFSA’s expert groups, ensuring that research-based knowledge is available when revising the European animal welfare legislation.
Safeguard the health and welfare of pigs when alarms are set in controlled-environment buildings.
Global pork supply will grow in Asia and North and South America, but face more challenges in Europe.
Worldwide cereal stocks are set to drop sharply this year as global trade increases.
To prevent the spread of African swine fever in Saxony, the State has issued general decrees defining the new restriction zones.
Last week the number of pigs intended for slaughter accumulating in German pens was reduced to about 880,000 animals.
Responses to the feedback survey about 333 were generally very positive and reflected a high level of satisfaction.