Iron balance during gestation: benefits and risks of iron supplementation in sows
Iron supplementation at an appropriate dose in gestating sows can improve placental development and increase piglet survival.
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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.
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.
Spanish industrial production of animal feed is expected to exceed 30.8 million metric tons in 2025
Swine remains the primary destination for industrial animal feed production, at 13.37 million metric tons, equivalent to about 45% of the total.
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.
Canada launches National Food Security Strategy
The strategy aims to build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada.
EU use of mineral fertilisers up 6% in 2024
In 2024, 9.8 million tonnes of mineral fertilisers were used in agricultural production across the EU.
EU agri-food trade surplus holds firm in the first 4 months of the year
Cumulative exports for January–April were down 3% in value, mainly due to lower values of exports of cocoa products and pigmeat.
USDA corn and soybean projections for 2026/2027 – June 2026
The latest update confirms a contraction in the global corn market for the 2026/27 crop year: the decrease in harvests in the United States and Argentina far outweighs the gains in Brazil and China, which is also putting downward pressure on exports and global stocks. The most recent projections for soybeans, however, remain optimistic, driven by Brazil and the United States, with global production expected to reach a new all-time high despite a slight reduction in ending stocks.
Latin America is home to 2,656 agritech startups; Brazil accounts for nearly eight out of every ten
A study led by Embrapa and IICA identified, for the first time, the agtech innovation ecosystem in 23 countries in the region, with Brazil as the dominant player and digital solutions making up the majority of offerings.
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.
Latin America accounts for 23% of global agri-food exports and faces the challenge of generating more value, not more hectares
The Director General of IICA warned in Ireland that the main risk for the region is not a decline in production, but rather a failure to adapt in time to global changes.
US-Venezuelan agricultural trade in 2025
The United States supplied 30% of Venezuela's agricultural imports by value in 2025, with soybean meal, soybean oil, wheat, and corn leading shipments.
EU agriculture ministers back new support measures for farmers
Ministers backed the swift implementation of the Commission's plan to secure access to fertilisers and support EU farmers.
The effect of preventive and curative functional amino acid supplementation on health, growth performance, and resilience of growing pigs under an immune challenge
Functional amino acid supplementation may modulated immune response and improve growth in pigs under chronic immune stimulation.
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.