France: pig farming profitability remains under pressure
Profitability on French pig farms remains under pressure, although the sharp rise in quotations recorded since July has improved the situation, according to FranceAgriMer. In June…
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Profitability on French pig farms remains under pressure, although the sharp rise in quotations recorded since July has improved the situation, according to FranceAgriMer. In June…
Weaning is a critical period in piglets, often associated with intestinal barrier disruption, impaired nutrient absorption, and reduced growth performance. Objective: This study e…
For decades, crude protein was one of the primary measurements that nutritionists used to evaluate soybean meal. But as dairy nutrition becomes increasingly precise, researchers a…
EU pig slaughter is forecast to increase by 0.36% in 2026 to 230.5 million head, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service livestock report on the European Union. The rise …
Official cattle slaughter in the EU declined by 3.851% in the first half of 2026 as lower animal supplies and farmers holding on to their cattle reduced throughput, according to a…
Kobus Bester, chair of the Stud Breeders Federation, initiated the Road to Recovery event at Nampo Alfa to highlight the impact of FMD on the red meat industry and discuss the way…
The Meat Institute this month will celebrate its 120th anniversary, marking 12 decades of representing and serving the meat and poultry industry. Several of its members recognized…
Ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries (AGRIFISH) Council on 28–29 September, FEFAC has written to the Irish EU Council Presidency chair for Agriculture, Minister Martin Heydon, c…
The partnership covers the introduction, local production, and distribution of the PN3 terminal boar to meet the requirements of the Ukrainian swine sector. A Two-Phase Operationa…
Veterindustria organized the workshop entitled “Nutritional Supplements for Companion and Production Animals,” a technical event held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agricul…
What are the major innovations of the past five years? In reality, the innovations are already “old”: milking robots and heat detectors are already 20 years old. But they have imp…
CATALYST® OVO™ Control October 2, 2026 Chore-Time has introduced the CATALYST® OVO™ Control, designed specifically for layer operations. It offers specialized functionality for ma…
2 of October 2026 Pig prices in Portugal fell by 0,06€/kg carcass to 1,98€/kg carcass on the Pig Exchange in the second half of September. This downward movement is customary at t…
As it does every year, 3tres3 attended SPACE, the International Livestock Show in Rennes, which marked a particularly significant milestone this year: its 40th edition. Over three…
In 2026, two of EuroTier’s most prestigious awards go to a new development by WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp: the DLG Innovation Award gold medal and the Animal Welfare Award for its s…
As every year, 3tres3 was present at SPACE, the International Livestock Show in Rennes, which this year held a particularly significant edition: number 40. Over three days, from 1…
Commercial swine herds face pressure every day. The question is, how should genetics advance to support consistent, predictable performance? For PIC, the answer is robustness – wh…
Group photo after the soft launch of plans for the Indonesia-China agricultural and livestock cooperation expo. (Photo: Infovet/Ridwan) Opportunities to strengthen cooperation bet…
Pig farming is experiencing significant transformations, driven by technological advancements, which have greatly improved management practices and overall productivity. Sound-bas…
“Character” consists of a set of traits that show stable individual differences in behavior over time and across the different contexts of a species. “Character” has previously be…