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Sow and piglets are calmly resting in this pen with a maternity ring. Photos: Vincent ter Beek

12-01 | Article

Farm visit: Maternity rings (part 1) – Free farrowing, no space issue

Some studies have shown that providing nanoparticles in-ovo is more effective than postnatal introduction of feed to growing chickens. Photo: Ruud Ploeg.

12-01 | Article

Understanding the role of nanotechnology

Photo: Cargill

12-01 | Article

A closer look at the micro level of animal nutrition

Piglet with Aujeszky's Disease (not related to the case in Hungary). Photo: Tan Tao, Marika Genzow & Carlo Maala

09-01 | News

Aujeszky’s Disease in Hungary leads to warning for producers

A backyard farm in Porto, in the northern state of Piauí. Photo: Sada

09-01 | News

CSF Brazil: Outbreak in the northern state of Piauí

Photo: Jan Vullings

07-01 | News

ASF Spain/Germany: Infected wild boar numbers continue to rise

The production of pig feed in the EU dropped marginally. Bulgaria was a positive exception with 9% growth. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

07-01 | News

EU pig feed production declined by 0.5% in 2025

Many biosecurity improvements encompass practical measures, but HPAI control also requires a strong governance model. Photo: Henk Riswick.

06-01 | Article

Using best practices in HPAI control

A chewing rope is a method to obtain insights in the PRRS status of a herd. Photo: Bert Janssen

05-01 | News

Almost 75% of Danish pig farms is free from PRRS

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

Piglets on a farm in North-Rhine Westphalia state, Germany. Photo: Frank Uylenbroek

02-01 | News

Germany’s pig sector sees production value drop by 9%

Photo: Jan Vullings

31-12-2025 | News

ASF Spain: Virus in Catalonia may be “new strain”

Black soldier fly larvae. Photo: Shutterstock

31-12-2025 | News

Bringing 2 worlds together: insect farming on pig waste

Wrapping up December: What’s new in the world of pigs?

31-12-2025 | News

Wrapping up December: What’s new in the world of pigs?

Photo: Shutterstock

27-12-2025 | News

Ukraine: Feed and food prices likely to rise