ABOVE: Europe is still working through transition towards recent animal welfare regulatory changes, including trying to manage issues to improve piglet survivability. European In late August, I had the privilege of representing the research team at Integrity Ag by presenting the preliminary findings of the lifecycle assessment conducted on the Australian pork industry. This opportunity…
ABOVE: The response of pigs to pathogens is complicated in commercial settings through the use of antimicrobial growth promoters and vaccination protocols. Photo: Barbara Barbosa Continuing on from the October issue, Part 2 of this review will address the immune challenges in pork production. Stimulation of the immune system results in higher concentration of circulating…
ABOVE: New look merchandise for this year’s theme ‘Grow you good thing’ available now. The annual shout out to farmers – National Agriculture Day – is almost here. National Farmers’ Federation chief executive Tony Mahar said this year’s theme ‘Grow You Good Thing’, celebrating the incredible food and fibre farmers grow, could not come at…