Weaning well starts "before weaning"
Everything you need to know to successfully wean your piglets.
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Do you think ASF will break in your country in the next 3 years?
We already asked you this questions three years ago. In some countries, the disease was already present; in others, it entered during this time; and some remain free of it. We believe it's time to reassess the level of confidence in your country's biosecurity.
Hyperthermal boxes for hypothermic piglets
This trick allows us to save hypothermic piglets easily, quickly and with surprising results.
African pig farmers urged to prioritise animal welfare
PigX2 Congress 2025 Highlights Animal Welfare as Key to Swine Industry’s Future.
N5Billion Approved to Upgrade Adamawa Agriculture
The Adamawa State Government in Northern Nigeria has allocated ₦5billion to upgrade and sustain the state’s agricultural sector.
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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.
Can you feel her ribs but not see them?
That’s the sweet spot.
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Join 𝗢𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗼 𝗔𝘆𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗶, Brand Manager of 333 Africa, this weekend ..US New Tariff on Exports Threatens South Africa's Economic Stability
South Africa faces economic uncertainty as the US announces a 30% tariff on exports, pressuring the country to finalize a trade deal before August 1, 2025.
The simple things that make weaned pig management successful
Meeting the needs of the newly weaned pigs often proves to be difficult in many production settings.
Ventilation problems
Adjusting ventilation on the farm is harder than in an office!
Luweero District Quarantined Amid African Swine Fever Outbreak
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on the movement of swine and pork products within Luweero District following an ASF outbreak.
Post farrowing fever control to maximize feed intake in sows during lactation
Why is it important to take sow temperatures after farrowing? How does feed intake affect litter size?
Nigeria’s Livestock Sector Reforms Offer New Trade Opportunities
Nigeria’s new Livestock Ministry seeks to reform the sector, boost productivity, and create export opportunities for livestock products.
Heat wave in the Northern Hemisphere
It's important to help our animals combat heat stress (and the farm staff, too).
Practical approach to the critical control points of post-weaning diarrhoea on the farm
Enric Marco sums up the essential points to control post-weaning diarrhoea in our farm.
Nests for piglets in the farrowing quarters
The aim of this trick is the improvement of the quality of the environment in the farrowing quarters for the sows as well as for the piglets, saving on energy consumption by means of the manufacturing of nests.
Migori County Restricts Pig Movement to Contain African Swine Fever
Migori County has banned the movement of pigs in and out of Awendo Sub-County due to an African Swine Fever outbreak.
Cross fostering and nurse sows (II): How to do the movements?
We focus on moving surplus piglets, which forces us to use nurse sows. We explain two ways to do this in a very visual video.
333 Survey on pig prices in 2025: European expectations down, up in the Americas, and mixed in Asia
Price expectations vary by continent.
Nigeria and Brazil sign $1.1 Billion agreement to boost food security
Nigeria and Brazil plan partnership in agriculture and livestock to boost jobs and economy after Brazilian diplomat visits Kebbi State.
Tip: How to build a piglet loading ramp
This is how to assemble an "emergency" ramp using the insulation panels left over from the construction of the nursery.
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.
Eswatini 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).
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.
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Sign upAlready a member?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.
Solar energy
It seems the energy transition will not be as easy as we thought...
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.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
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