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African Swine Fever

Latvia, Moldova register first ASF cases of 2021 in pigs

Since the start of this month, new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded among domestic pigs in six central and eastern European states.

African Swine Fever

ASF reported in pigs in Russia’s Far East, South Korea

In recent weeks, domestic pigs on two South Korean farms and in backyards of Russia’s Far East have tested positive for the African swine fever virus.

Feed Production by Region

Further ASF outbreaks confirmed in Ghana, South Africa

Over the past week, the veterinary authority of South Africa has officially recorded a further three new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs.

Animal Nutrition

PODCAST: Using precision feeding to improve pig production

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientists Candido Pomar and Aline Remus discuss precision feeding and nutrition for the swine industry.

Animal Nutrition

Rice flour as a gut-health-friendly piglet feed ingredient

Rice may replace other expensive cereals, negate the need for lactose and expensive proteins, and even reduce diarrheas.

Latest News

Senators push for pandemic aid for swine producers

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack seeking to ensure that swine producers are eligible for pandemic financial assistance provided by Congress.

Latest News

Mexico to resume shipments from NC Smithfield plant

Smithfield is allowed to export pork to Mexico that was produced on or after August 6, but meat produced from June 16 to August 5 cannot be shipped.

Animal Nutrition

Ideal fiber profile: A novel approach to pig nutrition

The removal of antibiotics from feeds has upgraded the role of fiber from unwanted to valuable nutrient that improves gut health.

African Swine Fever

Dominican Republic Army steps in to fight ASF spread

Members of the Dominican Republic Army have been enlisted to fight the spread of African swine fever (ASF) on the island.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Taiwan seeks to end vaccination for classical swine fever

In Taiwan, more than 300 pig farms have been selected to take part in a trial aimed at eventually regaining export markets for the territory’s pig meat.

African Swine Fever

Global efforts ramped up to control African swine fever

Soon after the first cases of ASF were recorded in the Americas, animal health agencies joined stakeholders in the region to halt the further spread of the disease.

African Swine Fever

Rabobank: China’s hog prices to affect global markets

A sharp decline in China’s hog prices in the first half of 2021 will affect the global market, according to Rabobank’s Pork Quarterly report from July.

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