ASF virus detected in Hong Kong wild pig
A Wild pig found dead in Hong Kong has tested positive for the African swine fever virus. The region had been free of the disease since May and it is…
APL reclaims International Bacon Day
An initiative by Australian Pork Limited to reclaim International Bacon Day has created a stir across the nation. In the lead up to September 4, the tongue in cheek campaign…
October 2021
October 2021 edition headlines Preparing your feral pig management plan Virtual tour of the pork supply chain launches Concise notice of AGM 2021 Notice of meeting AGM 2021 ACCC concerned…
Numbers of feral pigs explode
Feral pig numbers are erupting in the Central Tablelands of NSW and farmers are fighting a losing battle. Farmers have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to wild pigs, which…
Feral pigs being managed on Kangaroo Island
In the July edition, I wrote about how preparing your piglets in the farrowing unit will set them up for optimal gut health for the rest of their lives and…
Key components of weaner pen design
In the July edition, I wrote about how preparing your piglets in the farrowing unit will set them up for optimal gut health for the rest of their lives and…
September 2021
September 2021 edition headlines Signs feral pigs are in your area Truth in labelling needed APL at odds with other protein promoters Elected director vacancy Key components of weaner pen…
China confirms 11 ASF outbreaks
Officials from China’s agriculture ministry have reported that China’s use of wheat in pig feed is expected to remain high and that the country has had 11 African swine fever…
Audit finds gaps in pig transport systems
Animal movement vehicles and visitors to farms are two key biosecurity risks, according to an audit of data from the pig industry, supply chain partners, government and publicly available information.…
ASF response a biosecurity shield
The Australian Government’s $66.6 million African swine fever response package has strengthened Australia’s biosecurity measures and ensured our system remains a world-class defence. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David…
August 2021
August 2021 edition headlines Cybercriminals targeting Australian agriculture APL’s digital transformation Advance notice of Australian Pork Limited AGM BE Campbell bid for Rivalea knocked down but not out Mummified pig…
ASF outbreaks continue to roil Indian pork sector
African swine fever outbreaks are causing major disruptions in the Indian state of Mizoram, killing over 4600 pigs in two months. Indian animal health authorities have logged 4650 ASF mortalities…