Zimbabwe Bans Livestock Imports Amid FMD Outbreak
Zimbabwe bans imports of cloven-hoofed animals from South Africa over FMD fears, urging all stakeholders to comply and help protect national livestock.
Photo of the weekEswatini Battles Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Eswatini reports foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, leading to fresh meat import restrictions to curb the spread of the livestock disease.
Why does good cleaning and disinfection matter on pig units?
To many pig producers cleaning and disinfection is a chore they view as an expensive tedious burden.
What is the best age for weaning piglets? (3/3)
In order to carry out this economic analysis we have kept in mind the variables between the two types of weaning in the different phases: site 1 (reproductive sows), site 2 (weaning), and site 3 (fattening).
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African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Tips for cervical insemination
Despite being a well-known technique, mistakes are still made with its application on farms, and questions are raised that we will try to answer.
Kazo Farmers Reap Big as Uganda Pig Farming Project Spurs Economic Growth
Livestock Development Project for pig farmers in Kazo District of Uganda.
What is the best age for weaning piglets? (2/3)
Normally the productivity of the sow is valued for the number of litters/sow/year multiplied by the number of weaned piglets per litter.
Rutsiro Fights Swine Disease to Boost Pig Farming
Rutsiro District has launched a proactive vaccination campaign targeting swine erysipelas, a highly contagious bacterial disease affecting pigs.
Amino acids: Fundamentals
Basic principles of amino acids and the concept of ideal protein in swine nutrition.
WHO: First global report on animal health
Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.
333 Africa 2025 Presentation Was Delivered In Abuja, Nigeria
333 Africa welcomes new users to 333 community in Abuja, Nigeria.
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RAB and FAO Launch Swine Erysipelas Vaccination Drive in Rutsiro
RAB and FAO launch emergency Swine Erysipelas vaccination campaign in Rutsiro District to protect pigs and support rural livelihoods.
Kenyan Pork Industry Pushes for Higher Local Consumption
Kenya has been called upon to increase its pork consumption in a bid to expand market opportunities for local pig farmers and meat processors.
Pig333 drives technical training at Pigs Tomorrow 2025
Javier Lorente participated in this event held on May 13 and 14 in Leicestershire county, United Kingdom.
Key questions of colostrum management
How should you decide if your current routines on colostrum are working? How much intake is enough?
KALRO Boosts Pig Breeding for Rising Demand
KALRO, through its Dairy Training Institute (DTI) in Naivasha, has ramped up pig breeding to meet Kenya’s rising demand for pork.
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Genetic Tools Boost ASFV Vaccine Development
Researchers from JCVI, FLI, and ILRI have developed a synthetic genomics-based reverse genetics system to advance the study and vaccine development for ASF
Post-insemination management guidelines for swine
To conclude this series of articles, swine reproduction and artificial insemination specialist Javier Gil explains the importance of proper post-service management in terms of when to move sows and how to feed them.
EU pork exports in 2024: Stability after the downturn
EU pork exports stabilized in 2024 at 4.21 Mt, far from the 2020 record, marked by China's recovery and destination changes.
Uasin Gishu Rolls Out Livestock E-Voucher Vaccination
Uasin Gishu County has become the first devolved unit in Kenya to pilot an e-voucher-based animal vaccination program.
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Sign upAlready a member?Eswatini Inaugurates Modern Pig Breeding Center to Boost Swine Sector
Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, under a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.
Nigerian Government to Fully Upgrade Benue Swine Project – Minister
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.
Recommendations for the prevention of african swine fever in at-risk countries II
In this second part the actions described are the ones needed when the disease is already in the country.
PIC receives FDA approval for technology used to breed PRRS-resistant pigs
PIC is among the first to receive approval for the use of gene editing in commercial livestock in the U.S.
African Swine Fever Outbreak Claims Over 500 Pigs in Zombo District
A devastating outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has led to the death of over 500 pigs in Zombo District.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
A simple tool to increase the amount of colostrum available to newborn piglets
A high dose of oxytocin given in the 16 h following the end of farrowing prolongs the colostral phase which can improve the quality of milk in early lactation.
Dimension and design of the farrowing unit
The Danish pig producers’ research organisation has tested a number of different designs. They recommend pen dimensions of 2.7x1.8 m to accommodate modern prolific breeds.
Farrowing assistance (II): Dystocia
In swine, dystocia is usually caused by oversized piglets (or by a narrow birth canal) instead of foetal positioning problems.
New Slaughterhouses Boost Rwanda’s Pig Farming Industry
The launch of two new slaughterhouses marks a major milestone in Rwanda’s pig farming industry.
African Swine Fever: Suspected Case Emerges in Kwahu West
Authorities in Kwahu West are probing a suspected African Swine Fever outbreak after local farmers reported multiple pig deaths, with samples sent to the lab for confirmation.
ELISA assay as a diagnostic tool (2/2): Interpreting results
Here are things to keep in mind when interpreting a positive or negative ELISA result.
Africa’s pig industry: past and present status
The pig industry in Africa holds great potential as a key driver for food security, income generation, and rural development. However, it faces several challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability.
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