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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.
Precision feeding and decision support systems to improve growth uniformity in finishing pigs

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.

WiseLake launches PigOS, a free AI-assisted early-warning platform for pig farms
Built on 27 years of PigPlan experience, PigOS flags loss risks the moment a record is entered — reading every metric against country-level KPI reference ranges, in six languages.

The Dominican Republic will host IICA's Regional Agribusiness Hub for Central America and the Caribbean
The Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American organization agreed to create a regional cooperation platform that will promote innovation, investment, and agricultural trade in the SICA and CARICOM countries.

NDSU celebrated opening of enhanced swine research facility, advancing livestock innovation and education
North Dakota State University celebrated the completion and opening of its enhanced swine research facility this summer, marking a significant investment in livestock research, education and industry collaboration across the state.

25 years of WELTEC BIOPOWER – experience, innovation and global prospects
450 energy plants in 27 countries – Organic energy worldwide.
Hygiene procedures of trucks transporting live pigs: multi-assessment validation of a standardized C&D protocol

EuroTier 2026: Spotlight on robotics in livestock farming
Robot-assisted automation is evolving rapidly and opening up new areas of application.

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.

The next heat wave
Summer is about to start in the northern hemisphere. It's expected to be another hot one...

Denmark abolishes its Ministry of Agriculture
Denmark abolishes the Ministry of Agriculture and creates a Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare