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An AI-generated variety of the drawing ‘The Vitruvian Man’ by Leonardo da Vinci, where the man has been replaced by a pig. Similar images were shown in various presentations at ESPHM 2026. Illustration: Gemini AI

25-05 | Expert opinion

The pig industry can do with a touch of Leonardo da Vinci

A challenging outlook for pig producers worldwide: rising productivity and stable or weakening demand are putting pressure on prices, particularly in key markets such as Europe and China. Photo: Bert Jansen

27-04 | Expert opinion

Quarterly update: Gloomy outlook for 2026

A sow in a farrowing pen in Switzerland without being fixated. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

13-04 | Expert opinion

The EU wheels are spinning slowly toward free farrowing

Artificial insemination of a group of sows on a farm in the Netherlands. Photo: De Wilde Media

06-04 | Expert opinion

Can we win time with inseminating sooner?

A sow in a farrowing crate on a farm in North Carolina, USA. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

23-03 | Expert opinion

Asking the next question: What happens in the next parity?

Finisher pigs in a barn in Ireland, not related to this research. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

02-02 | Expert opinion

One extra pig in the pen? It doesn’t always make sense

{How to make sure that all pigs will grow economically even when the markets are adverse? Photo: Koos Groenewold}

19-01 | Expert opinion

What to do to remain profitable in times of ASF?

Photo: ANP

06-01 | Expert opinion

Holistic disease management

While pigs continue to feed and production remains high worldwide, market analyst John Strak points to a clear downturn in the global price cycle. An image that reflects a sector entering 2026 with falling margins and growing uncertainty. Photo: Cor Salverius

05-01 | Expert opinion

Quarterly update: It’s official, global pig price cycle turns down

All over Europe in 11 pig farms in 2025

15-12-2025 | Expert opinion

All over Europe in 11 pig farms in 2025