IFIP Institut du porc

This study confirms the multifactorial nature of PDS in relation to health, nutrition, hygiene, and management.

Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.

This IFIP study provides unprecedented results on methane reduction using a slurry cooling system, not previously published by other teams.

In the first quarter of 2025, European pig trade continued to be marked by an increase in Spanish imports of piglets and finishing pigs.

Customs tariffs have major consequences and affect pig farms worldwide.

A study conducted by IFIP (France) has compared three sensor methods based on near infrared spectrometry (NIRS), electrical conductivity and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometry.

IFIP provides a summary of the evolution of grain and oilseed crops.

How do ambient temperatures below thermoneutrality affect pig performance and environmental efficiency?

Consumption is falling except in Germany and Italy. This trend is explained by food insecurity and ready-to-eat products.

All livestock sectors are seeking to reduce imports of raw protein materials. Insect meals belong to the category of concentrated protein sources, but their nutritional characteristics are poorly documented and attempts to incorporate them into swine feed have been the subject of few publications.

The consequences of suspending castration on the rate of destructured hams are poorly understood. An IFIP study shows the frequency of this defect is around 19%.

It is a matter of considering animal welfare, workplace ergonomics, respect for the environment, and societal expectations.

The outlook for 2024 will depend on the dynamics of the main producers: China, the European Union, the United States, and Brazil.

European, Brazilian, and American pork exporters compete not only for China but also for Japan and Korea.

In 2022, high feed prices pushed up the cost of pig production in all countries, with an average increase of 27%.

The working collective units and processing methods at the European level have been inventoried by country and by process.