The pig sector events all around the world
Pig health: news and articles on PRRS, PCV2, biosecurity, etc, Pig disease guide, atlas of pathology, clinical cases…
Biocheck.UGent is an independent, risk-based, scientific scoring system for assessing the quality of your on-farm biosecurity.
A visual and practical step-by-step guide on how to perform a necropsy on a pig.
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Description of the most important diseases and conditions in pigs
Images of major swine diseases
Pig disease diagnostic tool
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Pig Prices by countries. Pork production and trade. News of the pig market and the raw materials
The latest slaughter pig prices in the most important pig markets. Check the evolution of the historical prices in charts and in several currencies.
Latest quotations for the main commodities used in pig feed. Historical graphs with the pig price and estimated feed price.
Figures & trends in pig numbers, pork production and pork trade.
Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
Articles on nutrition and pig feeding, characteristics of raw materials and additives for pig feed. Prices of raw materials
Latest quotations for the main commodities used in pig feed. Historical graphs with the pig price and estimated feed price.
Technical sheets of the main raw materials and additives used in swine feed. They include a comparison of nutritional values from various sources, product
Global production and trade data for the most important raw materials
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Use this tool to diagnose problems with the feed conversion ratio. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
Articles on genetics and pig reproduction: genetic improvement, genomics, artificial insemination, use of hormones
Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Use this tool to find out why your farrowing rate is less than ideal. Click on the flowchart or on the buttons found within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
Management, pig farm management, work planning in each production stage: management in gestation, grow finish, batch farrowing
Compare production data, calculate the number of sow, nursery, and finishing spaces, and visualize your tasks on the work schedule by type of BMS.
Tool that allows you to calculate the replacement rate in your farm
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Design of facilities and equipment for pig farms: building design, climate control, feeding systems, etc.
Biocheck.UGent is an independent, risk-based, scientific scoring system for assessing the quality of your on-farm biosecurity.
Definition for the most commonly used pig terms
Use this tool to explore which slurry management strategy best fits your situation. Click on the flow chart or on the buttons within the text to navigate through the different parts of the tool.
Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.
Cooperativa Virgen del Rosario and Hendrix Genetics are pleased to announce the signing of a groundbreaking agreement on December 1st, 2023, marking the sale of Gratal Farm and the establishment of a long-term partnership to drive innovation in genetic improvement programs within the swine sector.
Bioiberica announces plans to commemorate its 25th year of scientific excellence, ingredient innovation, and sustainable progress in the animal health and nutrition sector.
HKScan revised its climate emissions calculation and target.
MetAMINO® production facility in Singapore up and running after first step of upgrade completed.
Lesaffre announces the appointment of Manuel Maire as General Manager of Phileo by Lesaffre, its animal feed additives business unit.
In line with trends seen across the entire meat industry, Vion Food Group, a leading international producer of meat and plant-based alternatives, is adjusting its strategy in its main markets.
Animal nutrition expert integral to team intent on reducing antibiotics use.
Ceva is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad McCollum as Senior Vice President for North America.
The five projects are designed to better understand the potential use of tongue tips for monitoring emerging diseases.
Annual meeting of the European Pig Producers (EPP) - 29 to 31 May 2024 in Nantes (France) - In focus: Consumer communication strategies - registration now open
The "Outstanding Innovation in Pork Product Processing Process" award recognized excellence in pork production processes.
Independent and up-to-date biological and economic benchmark figures are available on weaners for the first time.
Axiom and Choice Genetics have concluded negotiations. Starting on 20 December 2023, Axiom will hold the majority stakes in Choice Genetics France, Poland and Brazil.
Now, a web-based application to conduct outbreak investigations is available.
Utah measures latest action to address sustained hog market downturn.
