SDSU Swine Unit $1.8 million expansion nearly complete
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 8 outside of the new addition.
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Infographic on water medications
Proper medication requires knowing three key factors: the daily amount of active ingredient, the animals’ water consumption (and peak drinking time), and how to distribute the medication throughout the day.
Innovation Award EnergyDecentral: Winners 2026
DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the winners of the Innovation Award EnergyDecentral 2026.
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.
Rapid identification of African swine fever virus in diagnostic samples using CRISPR-Cas
This low-cost visual detection method for African swine fever virus offers a robust workflow that works with commonly submitted diagnostic samples.
EnergyDecentral 2026: Agriculture driving the energy transition
"Powering New Ideas" is the guiding theme of the EnergyDecentral 2026 exhibition, which takes place from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany.
Jyga Technologies announces Jackson Zenatti as Business Development Director for Latin America
With over 20 years of experience in international business development and swine production, Jackson brings unparalleled expertise to accelerate Jyga Technologies' growth across Latin American markets.
VIV Select China 2026 closes with record growth and stronger global trade ties
A record-breaking edition sets the stage for Shanghai's growing role in global livestock trade.
WEDA launches innovative straw dispensing system for sow housing
The new straw dispensing system has been specifically designed to provide pigs with high-quality enrichment materials on a continuous basis whilst minimising labour requirements.
Computer vision and ethological methods to produce large-scale data on feeding and drinking behaviour in finishing pigs
The current study developed and validated an automatic approach for observation of feeding and drinking behaviour based on 2D video.
Redesigning pig housing for a sustainable future in South Africa
South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.
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.
Hyperspectral imaging and predictive microbiology for the non-invasive evaluation of the growth probability of Staphylococcus aureus in sliced dry-cured ham
Hyperspectral imaging can provide the water activity (aw) chemical image of sliced dry-cured ham.
Precision livestock farming technologies in swine intensive production
Precision livestock farming represents a promising approach for optimizing swine production, but broader adoption requires cost-effective solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration.
EU authorises new stunning methods for pigs
The European Commission authorises non-penetrative captive bolt stunning for piglets and high-expansion nitrogen foam for pigs weighing 15–41 kg.
EU sets direction for the livestock sector and a self-sufficient protein system
The Strategy sets out actions to help livestock farmers address economic, environmental and market challenges.