PIC genetic improvement program for Iberian pigs (1/2)
Introduction A common goal in Iberian pig production is to increase economic efficiency without compromising the meat quality characteristics…
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Paraguay: Technical assistance strengthens pig production in Cordillera
The Vice Ministry of Livestock (VMG), an office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), continues to provide specialized technical…
Effects of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on the breeding herd
Reproduction is an essential pillar in pig farming, and careful selection of breeding stock (males and females) is fundamental to ensuring…
Tips: How to keep the resting area clean using partitions
Two ways to keep the resting area clean: Encourage resting or playing behavior in the area of the pen with solid flooring: Provide small amounts of…
How to get piglets started on creep feed? Key steps in pig farm management explained
The use of creep feed during the suckling stage has become accepted by many pig farmers.
Biological and physiological mechanisms behind precision feeding
Pigs exhibit variations in feed intake, growth rate, and nutrient utilization efficiency, influenced by genetic, physiological, and environmental…
Sows are the “printing machines” of a pig farm: these 4 management details are overlooked by many farms
A pig farm’s success or failure depends on the average number of piglets produced per sow per year and the annual number of market pigs contributed…
Big Dutchman introduces OSCA: intelligent balanced-pressure control for pig houses with open fronts or open-air runs
With OSCA, Big Dutchman is launching a new climate control solution for pig houses with open fronts or open-air runs, which intelligently combines…
WiseLake, maker of Korea's No. 1 pig farm ERP, brings AI-assisted PigOS to iPhone
WiseLake, an AI-driven swine software company that has developed and operated PigPlan — Korea's No.
Soybeans: Prices Fall in Brazil and the U.S.
Domestic and international soybean complex prices have fallen in recent days, after rising significantly in September.
Argentina: Soybean crushing in August reached 10-season high
The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of the National Ministry of Economy reports that, in August 2026, soybean crushing reached…
Initiative Tierwohl: Piglet Fund until the end of April 2027
Payments to piglet producers in the Initiative Tierwohl (ITW) through the Piglet Fund will be extended until no later than 30 April 2027.
Quality of temperature data inside vehicles collected by competent authorities during animal welfare inspections of long-distance pig transport: a Danish case study
This study focuses on temperature data collected by public authorities during animal welfare inspections of long-distance pig transport in the EU…
How can you tell whether a sow is pregnant after mating? 8 practical diagnostic methods
Early pregnancy diagnosis should be performed promptly and accurately in mated sows.
Five Factors Behind the Increased Risk of African Swine Fever Spread in Autumn and Key Biosecurity Measures
In recent years, African swine fever has caused enormous losses to China’s pig farming industry.
Many piglets dying in the farrowing room? 11 practical tips for caring for newborn piglets to reduce weak piglets and deaths from being crushed!
After birth, piglets leave the warm environment of the mother’s body.
What should you do when feed intake drops in finishing pigs? First confirm whether the drop is real, then troubleshoot in this order to avoid detours
A drop in feed intake is one of the most sensitive health signals in finishing pigs. We can quickly identify the problem by following the steps below.
The role of lighting and light color temperature in the preference behavior of weaned piglets
Light plays an important role in animals’ behavior, health, and productivity.
Welfare and reproductive performance of commercial sows group-housed from weaning to service: an observational study
Introduction: Public and legislative pressure to improve animal welfare has promoted group housing of sows.
A synthetic genomics-based African swine fever virus engineering platform
African swine fever (ASF) is a deadly viral disease in domestic pigs that has a large global economic impact for the swine industry.
The Mangalica Breed Enters the Italian Herdbook
Originally from Hungary, the Mangalica is a hardy breed, recognizable by its long, curly bristles.
Effects of high-dose phytase supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality in pigs from weaning to slaughter
Phytase is the most widely used enzyme in swine nutrition, but the effects of overdosing remain variable and underexplored.
High Disease Risk on Pig Farms in Autumn! Four Key Areas for a Smooth Transition Through Autumn: Temperature Control, Nutrition, Stress, and Disease Prevention
After autumn begins, the day-night temperature difference gradually widens: days are warm, while nights are cool.
PigTail by WEDA: The camera-based image processing system for sorting chutes wins the DLG Innovation Award EuroTier 2026 (Silver)
WEDA’s EuroTier innovation, PigTail, has won the prestigious DLG Innovation Award EuroTier in silver.