Pig Progress

28/06/2024

EU countries have exported 181,800 tonnes of pork and pork meat products to the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 2024. Despite the large number, it is the lowest Q1 volume ever recorded, excluding 2021 when Brexit had a severe impact on trade.

Discover why this is happening at: https://ow.ly/3o0S50Srxvt

26/06/2024

In the western German state of Hesse, the number of wild boar infected with African Swine Fever has increased to at least six, indicating that the initial infection was not an isolated case, but that the virus has spread within the local wild boar population.

The agricultural ministry reported five additional cases found within a 500-meter radius of the first case in the district of Groß-Gerau, all within a core zone established after the initial infection on June 14.

Follow the link for the full article! ➡️ https://ow.ly/5Xeq50SpTrF

25/06/2024

In a fast-changing world, novel technology can be exciting and the next best thing. However, novel technologies may equally be a source of drawbacks that would only become visible at a later stage.

mRNA vaccines have been welcomed during COVID-19, but also quite a lot of questions were asked about the pace of the developments. What does this all mean for the swine industry? Time to delve into the technology behind mRNA vaccination.

Click to learn more: https://bit.ly/vincentsfactss2e3

24/06/2024

It is well-known that yeast and yeast derivatives can be beneficial to pigs of any age. But how exactly is a question that keeps researchers and the surrounding pig nutrition industry occupied and puzzled.

Read more at Pig Progress or click on the link below!
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https://ow.ly/plbe50So7yE

21/06/2024

Another pig talk is live! This time we discuss how to treat heat stress in pigs. ☀️

Heat stress influences the well-being of pigs and can cause trouble for the next cycle as well. There are different systems to create a better climate for the pigs and to reduce heat stress.

Josine Gelauf is a veterinarian based In the Netherlands. Together with Iris Hofman, audiovisual editor of Pig Progress, she visits the pig farm of Faculteit Diergeneeskunde (Utrecht University). This facility uses a water misting system and ventilators to tackle heat stress.

Watch the video to learn more:
https://www.pigprogress.net/health-nutrition/health/pig-talk-how-to-treat-heat-stress-in-pigs/

21/06/2024

Pig welfare is of growing concern for swine producers across the planet. Various systems have been put in place to assess that welfare standards do in fact get applied on-farm. Yet how are the assessment systems assessed?

Take a look at Pig Progress where health and welfare expert Prof Monique Pairis-Garcia shares her views. ➡️ https://ow.ly/72sS50Sn3Z4

19/06/2024

Disturbances in the gut microbial ecosystem during pig rearing can compromise gut health, welfare and production performance. The nutritional components of pig diets can be adjusted using various feed additives to restore gut microbial balance.

This article discusses 10 feed additives to restore gut microbial balance and improve gut health. Read it at Pig Progress!
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https://ow.ly/PGxG50SltQQ

18/06/2024

Just two more days until our webinar about weaning goes live... Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Weaning is a critical moment in the life of a pig. Many things change at the same time, and quite often this leads to weaning-related health issues.
What are the causes of these health problems around weaning, and can we think of novel and innovative solutions to help piglets develop without any problems? 🐷❤️

These questions will be discussed during our upcoming webinar. Want to learn more about weaning? Be sure to sign up for FREE! 💡
➡️ https://www.pigprogress.net/webinar-weaning/


In collaboration with SIGNS Labs & Novonesis

17/06/2024

A digester burns methane to produce electricity, which reduces the intensity of the farm’s greenhouse gas emissions (methane becomes CO2).
Mini digesters obviously cost less than the full-sized versions. They generally require only a simple permit from the local government for installation.

Learn more about these mini digesters at: https://ow.ly/aP1c50SjO5e

14/06/2024

A trial by a US-based firm has shown that almost 60% of pigs with African Swine Fever (ASF) that have undergone a specific CRISPR-based gene editing protocol survived longer than those without the edit.

Read more about this new trial at Pig Progress! ➡️ https://ow.ly/ts7w50SiEK6

13/06/2024

Dropping a couple of cylinder-shaped straw bales of 300 kg into the pig house and the finisher pigs make their own beds. The Bassino family in Northern Italy know how to work smart.
The family just started with their finisher pigs and operate within the Fumagalli concept, producing high welfare heavy pigs for both the Italian and European markets, including those in the UK.

Do you want to know more about this farm and have a look inside? Farmer Nicholas Bassino will show you around in our latest video!
👉 https://www.pigprogress.net/world-of-pigs/farm-visits/video-farm-visit-north-italian-farmer-keeps-finisher-pigs-on-straw/

13/06/2024

One week left to sign up for our free webinar about weaning!

During the webinar, swine professionals will address the following questions: What are the causes of health problems around weaning? And can we think of novel and innovative solutions to help piglets develop without any problems? 🐷

Who will be speaking you ask? Allow me to introduce our experts...

- Jan Fledderus, Senior Consultant & Product Manager Swine at Schothorst Feed Research. Presentation title: “Developments in piglet nutrition around weaning.”

- Lea Hübertz Birch Hansen, Global Technical Product Manager Swine at Novonesis. Presentation title: “Bacillus-based probiotics as a prophylactic strategy to overcome weaning challenges.”

- Patrick Pageat, Founder & Scientific and Technical Manager of SIGNS Labs. Presentation title: “The Pig Appeasing Pheromone (PAP) improves welfare and performance at weaning.“

And as always, Pig Progress web editor Liza Bruggeling will be hosting the webinar.

Make sure to check out our website for more info and to sign up. See you there! 🎦
https://www.pigprogress.net/webinar-weaning/

12/06/2024

The US House Agriculture Committee has just passed its so-called Farm Bill for the year. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), this bill will address and resolve the numerous issues related to Prop 12 that have been causing problems for both producers and consumers.

Find the full article at Pig Progress! ➡️ https://ow.ly/EpZm50SgKBf

The US House Agriculture Committee has just passed its Farm Bill for the year, which the NPPC) says will “fix” the many Prop 12 issues.

11/06/2024

Did you know that, in recent months, the Philippines have imported 200% more pork from Brazil...?

Read more about this week's fact by Vincent ter Beek on our website.
➡ https://www.pigprogress.net/the-industrymarkets/market-trends-analysis-the-industrymarkets-2/diversification-of-importers-leads-brazil-to-new-pork-export-record/

10/06/2024

Making sure that each piglet eats before weaning is vital to make weaning easier. It is known, however, that creep feed intake varies greatly from piglet to piglet.

In this article 4 factors that can influence creep feed intake are discussed. Find this article at: https://ow.ly/VxKV50ScZEQ

07/06/2024

A few years ago, the Bassino family in Northern Italy made a radical change, replacing 500 meat cattle with finisher pigs and a lot of straw. Now, under the Fumagalli concept, the farm produces high-welfare heavy pigs for Italian and European markets, including the UK.

Visit Pig Progress and read more about the Bassino family and their farm!
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https://ow.ly/pG5f50SbASo

06/06/2024

Get your Pig Progress magazine today at the World Pork Expo in Iowa!

Our Key Account Manager, Eline de Rijk, is in Iowa for two days of education, networking, and telling everyone how great Pig Progress is. 😋

Make sure to visit the Animal Learning Centre and grab the latest copies of Pig Progress and All About Feed.

06/06/2024

The moment of weaning has always been a critical moment in a pig’s life. Many things change at the same time, and quite often this leads to weaning-related health issues.

What are the causes of these health problems around weaning, and can we think of novel and innovative solutions to help piglets develop without any problems?

These questions will be discussed during our upcoming webinar about weaning. Want to learn more about weaning? Be sure to sign up for free! 💡

More info: https://www.pigprogress.net/webinar-weaning/



In collaboration with SIGNS Labs & Novonesis

05/06/2024

The swine industry in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is assessing the damage from the unprecedented environmental catastrophe that has caused historic flooding in the state.

Read the full article at Pig Progress and find more information about these catastrophic floodings. ➡️ https://ow.ly/JFw550S9plR

03/06/2024

Mycotoxins are common contaminants in swine feeds worldwide. Higher concentrations of mycotoxins are expected to negatively impact the health and/or performance of pigs.

This article explores the challenges posed by mycotoxins and discuss management strategies.

Find the full article at: https://ow.ly/ktrz50S6yBf

31/05/2024

At Ruben Exterkate's organic farm in Bentelo, sows can freely move during farrowing and lactation. However, this level of comfort is rare in conventional farms, where space for sows is now a growing concern.

Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek and audiovisual editor Iris Hofman dive into the debate on providing more space for sows throughout their entire cycle.

Visit Pig Progress to find this video and learn more!
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https://ow.ly/uLpP50S3THV

29/05/2024

Maintaining optimal gut health and functionality is essential for post-weaning piglet. Researchers evaluated the effects of cinnamaldehyde and carvacrol supplementation on the performance and gut health of weaned pigs.

Visit Pig Progress to read more about the study and the potential of these new supplements. ➡️https://ow.ly/vEqQ50RZU6U

28/05/2024

Vincent ter Beek is back with another series of pig and pork facts!

For this first fact, our editor has travelled to Ontario, Canada, for a farm visit. At the time of his visit, the OSCR was busy with an intriguing trial.

Visit our website to know more:
https://bit.ly/vincents-facts-S2E1

27/05/2024

Leaders in Canada, the US and Mexico remain on high alert to prevent entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) into North America, as vaccine advances continue worldwide.

Find more information at Pig Progress or click on the link below!
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https://ow.ly/NspZ50RWq10

24/05/2024

The Philippines government is currently procuring African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines and wants to roll out the immunisation shots in June or July 2024.

This article will address potential challenges with the vaccine and describe the government's strategies to reduce the risk of ASF.

You can find the full article at: https://ow.ly/TRYn50RTNnB

23/05/2024

At the organic farm Exterkate Biologische Varkens in Bentelo, the Netherlands, the pigs have long curly tails, which is one of the characteristics of being an organic farm in the Netherlands. Most conventional farmers choose to have the tails docked, but increasingly the practice of keeping tails long is being explored in Europe.

Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek and audiovisual editor Iris Hofman take a seat between the pigs and discuss the topic of tail docking in the Netherlands and the rest of the world.

Watch the video here: https://www.pigprogress.net/health-nutrition/health/pig-talk-with-editor-vincent-ter-beek-will-tail-docking-be-history/

22/05/2024

The collaboration between NYtor and Alveo Technologies is leading to the creation of a rapid, pen-side test that will detect the dominant swine flu strains affecting commercial herds around the world. Vaccine progress remains elusive.

Read more about the vaccine and it's status at Pig Progress! ➡️ https://ow.ly/EIjq50RQy9b

21/05/2024

The way in which pigs are provided with light receives little attention, according to pig welfare expert Dr Irene Camerlink. There is much to gain by looking more into what type of light and lighting schedule is used on the pig farm.

Do you want to know more about lighting on pig farms? Check out: https://ow.ly/nx3V50ROsP4

17/05/2024

Piglets in intensive production systems are exposed to various stressors which impair their welfare and performance.

Australian researchers evaluated the effects of maternal contact in farrowing crates and positive human contact in early life on the behavioural and physiological stress responses of piglets to routine stressors.

Read this study at Pig Progress or click on the link below.
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https://ow.ly/5icY50RJw2t

17/05/2024

VIDEO! 📽 Piglet vaccination is one of the key approaches to make sure a pig herd stays healthy, especially when the aim is to use as few antibiotics as possible. It is therefore vital that all vaccination is properly carried out.

What steps not to forget? What certainly to consider? In this short video, veterinarian Marc Schyns of MSD Animal Health gives 4 tips to help anybody do the piglet vaccination job even better.

Check the video at Pig Progress (free to watch for everybody) ⏩ https://www.pigprogress.net/health-nutrition/health/video-4-tips-for-good-vaccination-practices/

With special thanks to Iris Hofman and Rachel Henst for their efforts!