Farmer Eckhard Grobbe has a mixed farm with 330 sows in Germany. Anticipating new welfare legislation in the breeding area as from 2029, he recently built an entirely new artificial insemination (AI) room. Would you like to read more? >> ow.ly/BXmW50SFTUe #AI #Breeding

According to a recent genome analysis, the recent outbreaks of ASF in the states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate are not likely caused by a virus that migrated from East Germany, but from elsewhere in Europe. Read more about ASF >> ow.ly/Bebb50SH7xH #ASF #Germany #pigs

Recently a team of Brazilian researchers evaluated the impact of substituting blood plasma with autolysed yeast in the diets of weaner piglets. Find more information at: ow.ly/sqYm50SIUzT and discover the full study! #Research #Bloodplasma #Diet #Piglets

In June, Topigs Norsvin opened a new boar test station near Hamar, Norway. From here, it can ship about 5,000 boars annually, each accompanied by a detailed data passport. Read more about this new location at Pig Progress! ➡️ ow.ly/fZM150SKPki #Boar #Teststation

It's not going well with the African #Swine Fever situation in the states in west Germany 🇩🇪. The number of #ASF infected #farms has gone up to 6 in Hesse state. In total 63 wild #boar were found infected. Read more (+ interactive map) at PigProgress.net ⏩ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti…

This June my colleague Kees van Dooren had the great opportunity to travel to Norway 🇳🇴 to come and have a look at the brand new #boar test station of Topigs Norsvin near Hamar. Read what is all about 😊 at PigProgress.net ⏩ pigprogress.net/world-of-pigs/…

In Brazil, they call it “grão dourado,” or the “golden grain” corn. In the past decade new opportunities for corn have emerged. It is now being converted into ethanol for fuel and its by-products are sold as animal Feed. Discover more at: ow.ly/ZQ0B50SNWly #Corn #Brazil

Not only is Germany fighting with African #Swine Fever (#ASF), but also in Italy 🇮🇹 the virus has found its way again to swine farms. In the north, 6 farms have reported infections, with at least 76 infected pigs. PigProgress.net gathered all the data ⏩ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti…

I zoomed in on infected #pig farms with African #Swine Fever in Hesse state, W-Germany 🇩🇪. So far 8 farms were infected. State authorities said one of them had 1,800 pigs, yet the World Organisation for Animal Health speaks of 971 pigs. The latest update can be read at PigProgress.net ⏩ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti…

How often do sows require assistance at farrowing? And are there any risk factors associated with farrowing assistance? Researchers from Thailand recently delved into this question. Curious to know the answers? Read more at: ow.ly/OVgM50SSNtl #Sows #Research #Farrowing

The South African pork industry has continued to face headwinds. However, farmers and industry players have instead expanded operations, hoping that economies of scale and new technology will bring a better return on investment. Discover more at: ow.ly/fKep50SUuCr #Pork

Plants are likely to take a more pivotal role in future pig feed solutions. Nutreco recently opened the "Garden of the Future" in Switzerland, which will be the heart of the company's phytotechnology program in animal nutrition. Learn more at: ow.ly/hxHE50SVERL #Plants

For the first time, ASF has struck a pig farm in the state Rhineland-Palatinate. The virus was discovered on August 15 in a small farm near Bad Dürksheim, affecting 13 animals. Find more information about this new detection on our website! ⬇️ ow.ly/cuAc50SZ7Iy #ASF #Virus

Spent some time gathering the latest information around the #ASF situation in West Germany 🇩🇪. This week, for the 1st time a pig farm in Rhineland-Palatinate state with 13 pigs was found positive for African #Swine Fever. Read more at PigProgress.net ⏩ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti…

Also Italy 🇮🇹 has been struggling with African #Swine Fever. In the north, between Milan and Genoa, the virus has killed 2,246 wild #boar and it has been found on 12 #pig farms this year. Read about the #ASF situation in Italy at PigProgress.net ⏩ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti…

Soybean meal is set to take a larger role in US pig diets. Swine nutrition expert Dr. Casey Bradley explains what this shift means for the market and the key considerations to keep in mind. Read more at Pig Progress! ➡️ ow.ly/z29T50T0WjQ #Soybean #US #Diets #Pigs

For the first time in 8 years, Germany saw a slight increase in pig slaughter numbers. In the first half of 2024, 21.9 million pigs were slaughtered. That was 0.4% more than in the same period last year. Discover more at Pig Progress! >> ow.ly/n4Tc50T2Szu #Germany #Pigs

The European Commission has approved a Danish scheme to support higher animal welfare standards for pigs. The scheme is allowed under EU State aid rules and has a budget of approximately €20 million. Learn more at Pig Progress: ➡️ pigprogress.net/health-nutriti… #Pigs #AnimalWelfare

Environmental, physiological, and social stressors weaken pigs' immune systems, increasing disease risk. Adding vitamins to their diet can enhance immune function and improve overall immunity. Follow the link and find more! ow.ly/P4zs50TckIV #Pigs #Health #Vitamins

Microorganisms such as bacteria present in feed have a variety of impacts on nutrient digestion and absorption, affecting pig feed efficiency. Would you like to learn about this? Click on the link below! ow.ly/J3rK50Tf7Eq #Bacteria #Feed #Nutrients #Efficiency