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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…