Dew claw lesions and weak pasterns in sows
Dew claw overgrowth and weak pasterns are welfare and economic problems directly linked to lameness, reduced reproductive performance, and premature culling.
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Swine production in the United States (II): Producing more with less - strategies in intensive production
We'll tell you about the Tosh Group's strategy for intensive pig production: use of technology, rigorous biosecurity, efficient nutrition, and high performance with few personnel.
IPVS 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City: A landmark congress for global pig health and sustainable production
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress, held from 16–19 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, concluded successfully, bringing together the global swine community for one of the largest scientific gatherings ever organized in the field of pig health and production.
Long-standing mystery solved: What causes ear necrosis?
Long‑awaited explanation for ear necrosis offers solutions for veterinarians and producers.
Homogeneity problems in the batch
Lack of homogeneity in batches is a major problem in pig production.
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ArticleThe future of profitability in swine production: Part 3 – precision harvesting and the per-kilo profit curve
Learn how to market pigs based on profit, not weight, as the profit optimal point changes with prevailing market conditions.
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..Transforming manure from a challenge to biomethane
Adding value to slurry through biogas production reduces emissions, costs, and environmental limitations in pig production.
Sowing the seeds of leadership from an early age: key to securing the sector's future
We're not just talking about family succession. We're talking about talent, vocation, future. How to cultivate today the leadership the sector will need tomorrow.
The future of profitability in swine production: Part 2 – the magnitude of investment
Success depends on targeted investments that make production systems more precise, predictable, and resilient. Cost-cutting alone is rarely a sustainable path to profit.
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ArticlePorcine ear necrosis? Rethinking ear lesions in pigs
Initial injuries at the tip of the ear are usually due to chewing behavior, while injuries at the base of the ear appear to be influenced by feeder-related bites.
The future of profitability in swine production: Part 1 – the piggybank principle
If we want greater economic resilience in the face of hard times, our focus should shift from cutting costs to outproducing the challenges ahead.
Constructing a pig farm: Turnkey or put on a hard hat?
Making the right choice is not just a matter of cost, but also of strategic vision and risk management.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Leading and working with intergenerational teams in swine farming
Farms that fail to manage intergenerational integration run risks that directly affect their productivity and sustainability.
What pig farmers need to know about their customers: A commercial approach to transforming the industry
An in-depth understanding of the customer is essential for pig farmers who want to become more competitive, shifting from a tactical, production-focused approach to a strategic, customer-based approach.
Can longevity be improved through management?
Reducing sow mortality takes time, and it is therefore necessary that the owner or manager is committed and leads the project. Throughout the process, you will need to draw a line and start doing things differently to achieve significant results.
333 Emerging Voices: Factors determining the growth of piglets during lactation and their relationship with weaning weight
This final project from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at CEU Cardenal Herrera University was supervised by Antonio González de Bulnes López.
III Latin American Leaders Meeting: Learning, vision and new alliances
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.
333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025: A new milestone for Latin American pig farming
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.
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Field trials to reduce tail docking in piglets
The livestock farms associated with the project evaluate and verify the improvement measures proposed in the plans based on the ClassyFarm self-assessment questionnaires.
How can we make the swine industry more attractive to younger generations?
Despite the global dynamics of a growing sector, pig farming faces difficulties in attracting and retaining young talent.
Join the "Precision Production of Pigs – Unlocking Profitability Through Managing Variation" webinar
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.
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ArticleCameras to detect and address issues on pig farms
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.
Health restart: the power of depopulation and repopulation to restore profitability
When losses and costs from poor health threaten the current and future farm profitability, perhaps a “clean slate” should be considered.
Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
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Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.