Pig Progress

1 week ago | pigprogress.net | Vincent ter Beek

Just when the waves of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks appeared to have calmed down in Central Europe, Hungary reported another outbreak on a cattle farm. The outbreak occurred on a cattle farm near the town Rábapordány in the province , about 30 km south of the rest of the outbreaks, which form a cluster at the border between Hungary and Slovakia. As the virus can also occur in pigs, any developments in the spread of the virus is being watched by the pig community too.

1 week ago | pigprogress.net | Vincent ter Beek

Artificial intelligence could revolutionise the pig industry. Yet how exactly it can be reliably applied, is often relatively unclear and perhaps also a touch intimidating. “Telehealth” and “telemedicine” might be an area where easy gains can be made. Can the vet stay at home? It is not too difficult to think of situations where it would actually come in handy that a veterinarian does not have to physically show up at a farm.

1 week ago | pigprogress.net | Vincent ter Beek

Achieving better performance is possible when the conditions on-farm are optimal. That is why top-level cleaning and disinfection matters very much – and this will be the exact topic of an upcoming Pig Progress webinar, held on Thursday, April 24 at 3pm CET. {Create buttonClick here to register for the pig hygiene webinar on April 24}The webinar will be held in cooperation with biosecurity company Cid Lines, an Ecolab Company.

1 week ago | pigprogress.net | Tony McDougal

Dutch research has found that feed intake during the initial days of post-weaning significantly impacts pig growth, immunity and metabolism. The study found that a sustained low intake, such as for up to 6 days, triggers a systemic inflammatory response. The research, led by Lluis Faba from Trouw Nutrition Research and Development, at the Swine Research Centre, wanted to examine the cause and consequence of low feed intake in weaners and its link to intestinal disturbances and metabolic stress.

1 week ago | pigprogress.net | Marieke Ploegmakers

The Danish company Novonesis recently announced that it has acquired DSM-Firmenich’s share of the Feed Enzyme Alliance. Novonesis will take over DSM-Firmenich sales and distribution activities. Tina Sejersgård Fanø discusses the impact of the recent acquisition and how it strengthens their market position. PROFILE:Tina Sejersgård Fanø is executive vice president of Novonesis.