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Environmental enrichment affects immunity and reduces disease severity in pigs after co-infection, with stronger effects when applied from birth than from weaning

Enriched housing from birth reduced disease severity to co-infection with PRRSV and A. pleuropneumoniae.

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WelFarmers identifies good practices to improve pig welfare in the EU

An EU-funded project bringing together farmers, vets, advisors and researchers.

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Figure 1: Swine inventory in the United States as of June 1, 2025, in millions of head, year-on-year variations. Prepared by the Department of Economics and Sustainability of 333 Latin America with data from USDA - NASS.

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USA shows slight rebound in swine inventory in June 2025

The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.

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Improving pig survivability: a U.S. industry priority

The U.S. expands an ambitious program to reduce pig mortality and train new experts in welfare, nutrition, and health.

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Switzerland's new labelling requirements for animal products

Meat, eggs, and milk must be labeled if they come from animals that have undergone certain painful procedures without anesthesia.

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Denmark publishes national average production data for 2024

The average productivity in sow herds increased by 0.8 pigs per yearling sow to 35.6 pigs per yearling sow.

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ISU animal science faculty and graduate students who participated in USPLF 2025.

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Iowa State University faculty and staff participate in USPLF Conference

Twelve graduate students and four faculty members from four departments hosted and moderated sessions, and presented on topics throughout the three-day event.

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The Netherlands takes steps towards greater animal welfare in 2040

Thirteen organisations endorse the importance of a more animal-friendly livestock sector with a newly signed covenant.

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Chile and Colombia sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector

The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.

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Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH

After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.

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Figure 1. One of the barns at the unit we visited.

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Swine production in the United States (I): Sustainable production and social programs on a farm

This is how one of the Tosh Pork farms in the United States works, combining technology, production efficiency, and social commitment. In this first article, we present the structure, work culture, and overview of U.S. swine production.

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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa

South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.

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Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan

The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.

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South Africa makes progress to contain foot and mouth disease

Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

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333 attends ESPHM 2025, one of the most important scientific congresses in the swine industry

This year's edition, held in Bern, Switzerland, brought together international experts to discuss swine welfare, health, nutrition, and sustainability.

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Animal welfare gains prominence in EU Alert Network

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.