Obese pigs fuel slump in pork prices
Obese pigs in China are being blamed for worsening a sudden slide in the country’s pork prices. In the hope the animals will generate higher returns should prices rebound, farmers…
JBS Australia to acquire Rivalea
JBS Australia Group announced an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Rivalea Holdings Pty Ltd and 100 percent of Oxdale Dairy Enterprise Pty Ltd – together Rivalea – from Singapore-listed…
Smartening-up meat traceability
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $200,101 traceability grant to improve meat traceability through the existing National Livestock Identification System. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud…
May weaner performance update
In addition to reducing stress and providing a good environment, it is important weaner pigs have access to a well-balanced diet to support their growth and performance. In recent years,…
An Australian pork producer’s perspective
Mark McLean is currently the managing director and co-owner of Riverhaven Enterprises and Top Multiplier Pty Ltd – both family agricultural companies operating 2000 sows on two independent 1000 sow…
Leading animal nutrition company celebrates 50 years
Zinpro Corporation, the leading provider of performance trace mineral animal nutrition, is commemorating 50 years of business with a bold rebrand that represents its passion and commitment for the future…
Ramped up biosecurity measures as illegal pork imports increase
The pork industry has called on pig farmers to boost their biosecurity measures after African swine fever and foot and mouth disease virus fragments were again detected in pork products…
Actioning the National Feral Pig Action Plan
Over the past 12 months, significant engagement with our Steering Group and the many stakeholders and land managers impacted by feral pigs has led to the development of the first-ever…
Vietnam successfully clones pot-bellied pigs
Vietnam has cloned the endangered Vietnamese pot-bellied pig by using an innovative somatic cell cloning method. Vietnam’s Institute of Animal Sciences and Ministry of Agriculture cloned four baby Vietnamese pot-bellied…
Made from imported meat
Each week imported pork arrives on Australia’s shores, directly impacting the profitability of pork producers and driving the need to differentiate local pork products from imported. Australian Pork Limited’s key…
Support measures for farmers impacted by flood damage
AgriBusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced it will offer a range of support measures to farming clients adversely impacted by floods and torrential rainfall in NSW and Queensland. Rabobank group…
Orego-Stim improves number of piglets weaned through maternal feeding
Driving piglet performance through improved maternal nutrition is a cost-effective way to maximise lifetime performance and health of growing piglets, as piglets lost prior to weaning represent an economic loss…