Necropsy video: Fibrinonecrotic colitis
In this second video, a necropsy was performed on a pig with fibrino-necrotic typhlocolitis caused by Salmonella Choleraesuis.
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Brazil and Europe, same pigs: A journey through Brazilian pig production from a European perspective
What happens when Brazilian pork production is analyzed in depth from a European perspective? This article offers a direct and concrete comparison, free of stereotypes.
The sow shapes the piglet's future (II). How to modulate microbial imprinting to improve productivity
Recent evidence shows that the maternal microbiota can be modified through nutritional strategies, promoting a more beneficial vertical transfer and a more robust neonatal microbiota.
Epidemiological applications of using tongues for PRRSV monitoring
The use of stillborn tongues improves monitoring sensitivity in low-prevalence settings, optimizes sampling, and facilitates the control of viral recirculation in farrowing.
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Free videocast: Understanding Streptococcus suis in today’s swine industry ..Tips: How to keep the resting area clean using partitions
Two strategies for keeping the resting area clean: using design to encourage resting and dunging areas, and surface management.
The sow shapes the piglet's future (I): How microbial imprinting can transform swine production
Maternal microbial imprinting describes the influence of the sow's microbiota on piglets' intestinal colonization, immune development, and future performance.
Denmark moves forward with PRRS Eradication Plan
The island of Lolland, an important agricultural area, is now completely free of PRRS.
Spanish pork production rose 3% in the first half of 2026
During the first six months of the year, Spain produced 2.76 million metric tons of pork (carcass weight), a 3.2% increase over the same period in 2025.
German pig market in August: Prices recover as major slaughter company raises concerns
Prices recovered strongly in August, but Tönnies' new contracts and supply developments are creating uncertainty for the autumn.
A highly unusual August that delays the hard times
This summer’s extreme heat has unexpectedly turned the European pig market on its head. A shortage of pigs and a rebound in demand have driven prices sharply higher in Spain and Germany, but competition from the world’s major exporters and weak Chinese demand paint an uncertain picture for the months ahead.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Colostrum and piglet viability: Beyond quantity and immunoglobulins (Part I)
The study highlights how the bioactive composition of colostrum, which is influenced by the sow's parity, can affect piglet survival, growth, and intestinal development.
Data sheet: Microminerals (I) - Zinc, copper and iodine
This first installment describes the most relevant physiological and metabolic functions, nutritional recommendations, and the sources of Zn, Cu, and I currently available in the EU for pig feed.
Poland: New PGI for pork product
Its distinctive feature is the combination of ham with large pieces of liver and the traditional smoking method.
How to define the ideal customer profile for marketing pork in Latin America
Success in pork marketing increasingly depends on understanding the customer: the buyer persona is becoming a key tool for improving margins and competitiveness.
Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome in sows: Farm characteristics and management practices
This study confirms the multifactorial nature of PDS in relation to health, nutrition, hygiene, and management.
Smart design: How digitization and data are transforming pig farms
Designing with AI is designing to win: The farm of the future is not improvised, it is built as a data ecosystem from the ground up to transform every sensor into profitability and animal welfare.
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Bulging eyes in pigs… an expanding case associated with a fox parvovirus
Within a very short period, this clinical syndrome has been reported in multiple European countries.
German pig market in July: Prices collapse as financial pressure intensifies
Lower pig availability failed to support the market as weak demand, abundant pork supplies, and pressure from slaughter companies pushed the German pig sector into one of its worst crises in years.
Protecting pigs
Prevention is always the best protection.
Spanish imports of live pigs fall by 36% in the first half of 2026
Spain imported 1.82 million live pigs in the first half of 2026, 35.6% less than a year earlier, with sharp declines from all major suppliers.
Cataclysm in the European swine industry
We are facing a deep and prolonged crisis that is structural in nature. The European swine industry will be unrecognizable in two years.
Finland confirms its first-ever ASF case
African swine fever has been detected in Finland for the first time, with the virus identified in wild boar found in the country's southeast. The authorities have established a restricted zone.
Heat waves in finishing: Should you delay meals or ration feed for better recovery?
In response to heat waves, a study by the Brittany Chamber of Agriculture compares two feeding strategies for finishing pigs: scheduling meals during the coolest hours of the day or implementing temporary rationing followed by overfeeding.
Farm closure programs and new requirements are reshaping the European swine industry
Programs to encourage leaving the industry, new regulatory requirements, and self-regulation are transforming the European swine industry.
Manure: Another step towards the EU's energy and fertilizer independence? (I)
Europe's dependence on fertilizers and natural gas highlights the importance of making better use of livestock manure as a source of nutrients and renewable energy.
The gut–lung axis: How to rethink respiratory disease control in finishing
When addressing respiratory diseases, the intestine should be considered one of the therapeutic targets.
333 Emerging Voices - Study of energy and SID lysine requirements in heavy pigs fed ad libitum
This work concerns the partitioning of energy and SID lysine in ad libitum-fed pigs. Final degree project at the University of Padua, Italy, supervised by Stefano Schiavon.
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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Commodities market: A quiet summer was forecasted...
The heat wave in Europe and the tension in Hormuz are bringing volatility back to markets that seemed calm just a few weeks ago.
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.
Long-standing mystery solved: What causes ear necrosis?
Long‑awaited explanation for ear necrosis offers solutions for veterinarians and producers.
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.
Homogeneity problems in the batch
Lack of homogeneity in batches is a major problem in pig production.
Novonesis event explores the future of animal production in Europe
333 was very pleased to have had the opportunity to be present at The Next Era of Animal Production in Europe, held in Córdoba from 24 to 26 June 2026.
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German pig market in June: Farmers in shock, hope rises for China
June turned out to be far more challenging for the German pig market than producers had anticipated at the beginning of the month.
A disappointing June; an uncertain future
Pig prices remain below cost in a saturated European market where exporting is becoming increasingly difficult.
New porcine parvovirus identified in Denmark
The University of Copenhagen has reported the emergence of this new condition in pigs in Denmark, following its first appearance in the Netherlands.
South Africa battles escalating Foot-and-mouth disease(FMD) crisis as active outbreaks surpass 2,200
South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak continues to escalate, with outbreak locations increasing across the country.
333 Survey on pig prices in 2026: Global pessimism, all markets expect lower prices than in 2025
For the first time in years, no market expects prices to be higher than the year prior.
Spain will host the IPVS & ESPHM 2028 in Madrid
The international swine industry community confirms Spain as the host of the global industry's leading scientific and professional meeting, to be held from June 20 to 23, 2028, at IFEMA Madrid.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Early intake post-weaning: The real turning point for gut health
Historically, the focus surrounding weaned piglets has been on preventing and controlling post-weaning diarrhea. However, the physiological processes that occur in the first few days after weaning remain poorly understood, despite being essential for gut health. Recent research suggests that immediate post-weaning feeding plays a crucial role in the animal's subsequent development and growth.
The 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.
333 Attends Axiom’s First International Swine Seminar in Rennes
Axiom brought together clients and experts from 29 countries in Rennes to discuss the challenges facing modern pig production and celebrate its 10th anniversary.
Pig production in Vietnam (2023–2025): Current status and key challenges
Vietnam has emerged as one of the most dynamic swine-producing countries in Asia, supported by strong domestic demand for pork and the modernization of pig production systems.
How to prepare a sow farm for summer: Tips to avoid problems
Summer is no time to wing it. The consequences of mistakes during this season are immediate and can be devastating.
333 unifies the URL of its global edition under the domain 3tres3.com
The platform continues advancing the integration of its editions under a single global domain.
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