Articles by Bouke Poelsma

Pig prices in Germany have dropped, even though the barbecue season has started. Photo: Roel Dijkstra
08-05 | News

German pig farmers slam ‘unacceptable’ pig price slump

German meat consumption
21-04 | News

German meat consumption increased in 2025

Pig farmers are very keen to keep fly pressure on their farms under control. Flies are proven disease vectors and can cause stress in pigs. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten.
06-01 | Article

Striving for fly-free pig barns

More than ever, China is on the radar of pig genetics companies
08-10-2025 | Article

More than ever, China is on the radar of pig genetics companies

The novel growth algorithm has been designed to predict individual animal growth as well as the collective growth. Photo: Koos Groenewold
08-06-2025 | News

Novel growth algorithm for pigs developed

sow model
09-05-2025 | Interview

Interview Xandra Benthem de Grave: ‘Nutrient tool helps optimise sow feed during gestation’

Photo: Bert Jansen
25-04-2025 | News

Plea for comparative study to weaning at 5 weeks

New sow model offers insight into feed needs
14-04-2025 | Article

New sow model offers insight into feed needs

Photo: Fotostudio Atelier 68
14-08-2019 | Article

Colostrum for all

Poelsma
Bouke Poelsma Freelance journalist