
Infographic on precision electronic feeding of sows: the path to sustainability and efficiency
Precision electronic feeding has become one of the key technologies for improving efficiency and sustainability on farms.


Precision electronic feeding has become one of the key technologies for improving efficiency and sustainability on farms.

Inside the genome of the African swine fever virus: a giant that is difficult to decipher. CEREP uses genomics to study the virus's circulation in Italy and beyond.

A historic moment for Paraguayan pig farming. The entry of Grupo Costa Food, Spain's second-largest meat group, into Granja San Bernardo marks the beginning of an unprecedented expansion project with the goal of reaching 40,000 breeding sows and transforming Alto Paraná into a new production hub. In an exclusive interview, Hugo Schaffrath reveals how the partnership came about, what motivated the investment, and the expected impacts for the sector and the country.

Tonsil scrubbing using sponge catheters demonstrates a greater capacity for virus detection compared to sera from infected sows.

We answer frequently asked questions from the public regarding the recent measures implemented to control the outbreak of African swine fever detected in wild boars in Barcelona, Spain.

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The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.

It involves two wild boars dead, found 1 km apart from each other in the province of Barcelona.

Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.

This final project from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at CEU Cardenal Herrera University was supervised by Antonio González de Bulnes López.

The best DanBred sow farms in Denmark have sow mortality as low as 5%, showing that management, including feeding strategies, is the key.

We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.





In terms of feed presentation, we look for ingredients that provide not only nutrients but also functionality, with the aim of increasing gastric retention time to facilitate protein hydrolysis, greater contact between food and enzymes, and reducing fermentation of undigested protein in the intestine.

Belgium calls for a unified response to avoid distortions in the EU pork market.

Agriculture ministers support a more flexible, market-oriented CAP, with better-targeted direct payments to strengthen food security after 2027.

Within the framework of the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025, the III Latin American Leaders Meeting was held, an exclusive conference that brought together more than 40 swine industry leaders to strengthen alliances and plan for the future of regional pig farming.

SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.



Almost four years after the first case of African swine fever was detected in Italy, the epidemic continues to pose a complex challenge for the country's health and wildlife management. Since January 2022, the virus has appeared in four distinct geographical areas. These were independent introductions of certain anthropogenic origin, occurring at different times and environmental contexts.

Over 1,600 professionals gathered in Fukuoka - where 333 participated as media partner of the event.

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

Should we review the iron requirements of piglets?

The agreement will allow exports from free zones to continue in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever in Spain.

Fats and oils are among the most energy-dense and expensive components in pig diets, yet their digestion and utilization remain complex and often under-optimized.



Considering the spread of African swine fever (ASF) globally in recent years, are we prepared for this increased risk?

According to Burset's commentary, the pig price has fallen so much that we shouldn't be far from the year's low.

Held from October 15 to 17 in Cali, Colombia, 333's flagship event ended its sixth edition with historic results, cementing its position as the most influential conference in the Latin American swine industry.

On Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 CDT (17:00 CET), we invite you to attend this free webinar that will explore how variation in pig performance impacts profitability across the pork supply chain.

This work investigates the epidemiology of specific and emerging coronaviruses in the pig population. Final thesis at the University of Padua, Italy, advised by Michele Drigo.




In the short term, the outlook remains subdued; in the medium term, smaller live supplies could allow prices to at least hold steady.

The grain and oilseed market has taken an unexpected turn in the last 15 days, with volatility and rising prices taking center stage.

There is plenty of evidence that the weight and backfat level of the gilt at first mating is strongly related to her productive life and longevity.

The price has fallen so much that it's probably close to its yearly low.

Feed presentation is a complex issue, as it can influence both feed mill performance and animal performance. This article analyzes the main factors related to the presentation of pelleted feed that affect productive performance and welfare during the first days after weaning.

The livestock farms associated with the project evaluate and verify the improvement measures proposed in the plans based on the ClassyFarm self-assessment questionnaires.


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Despite the global dynamics of a growing sector, pig farming faces difficulties in attracting and retaining young talent.

How is vitamin quantity expressed? How are vitamin requirements and safety margins estimated in pigs? Can the stability of vitamin activity be compromised?

The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.

Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting livestock against costly viral disease.

ASF has never spread so widely across the globe. The question is not if it will arrive, but when. The latest outbreaks detected in Europe may provide valuable information as the wolf lurks.

The Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany suggests using cameras to analyze the behavior of our pigs and to correct the factors that limit their performance.



Increased productivity has not come without consequences. Sows face greater physiological demands, which translates into a higher metabolic load, increased nutritional requirements, and, in many cases, increased mortality on farms. This phenomenon is of particular concern in Spain.

Assessing lung lesions at slaughter is useful for monitoring their evolution over time, and thus estimating the effectiveness of the measures implemented to control these diseases.

From October 8 to 10, the 333 team attended Vietstock 2025, Vietnam’s leading international exhibition for the feed, livestock, and meat industries, held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City.

September brought falling pig prices, declining piglet prices, and noticeably more cautious demand.

The choice of cut-off point influences sensitivity, specificity, and the occurrence of false positives or negatives. We explain why the timing of collection and the purpose of the test make a difference in interpreting the results.

Strict measures have been implemented to save water on the farm...

