A better start for a better finish
ABOVE: The weaning transition is a critical stage in a pig’s life. NEW research shows how weaning management can improve lifetime performance. An Australian Pork Limited-funded project led by JBS…
September 2026
September edition headlines Pork has small but punchy contribution at AAAS conference Industry-led research building momentum for Australian pork VEBS Facilitator Project strengthens producer biosecurity capability A better start for…
Farm gate breach more than biosecurity risk
AUSTRALIAN pig producers understand better than most that public confidence depends on maintaining high standards of animal welfare. The industry is subject to stringent animal welfare legislation, quality assurance programs, veterinary…
August 2026
August edition headlines Farm gate breach more than biosecurity risk Looking ahead to APL’s next chapter Celebrating 10 years of AusScan Behavioural responses of feral pigs to culling Improvac timing…
Needle-free vaccination a practical step forward for pig producers
ABOVE: Needle-free intradermal vaccination offers a practical alternative, providing protection with fewer side effects, less pain and stress and reduced risk. NEEDLESTICK injuries remain a real risk on pig farms,…
July 2026
July edition headlines APRIL at Food with Purpose 2026 Every exception a precedent for biosecurity Women redefining what it means to be a farmer Needle-free vaccination a practical step forward…
Sewage surveillance on farm reveals faster way to spot disease
ABOVE: Piggery effluent can contain a range of disease-causing bacteria, including e coli and APP. A NEW project recently completed by Australian Pork Limited in partnership with the University of…
June 2026
June edition headlines APL delegates forum and Food with Purpose Learning from US to strengthen our feral pig management efforts Pig blood makes for sensational sausage Driving innovation across Australia’s…
Recognising, responding to and preventing needlestick injuries on Australian farms
ABOVE: The seriousness of a needlestick injury depends far more on the substance than the needle itself. NEEDLESTICK injuries are so common in livestock work that they’re often brushed off…
May 2026
May edition headlines APRIL reviews APL’s 2026 Pork n Talk roadshows Reflecting on seven years of progress for Australian pork Surveillance project highlights JEV exposure in commercial pig herds Piggery…
April 2026
April edition headlines Fuel supply pressures Australian agriculture needs fair trade not free trade Education and training awardees announced Carbon dioxide stunning most viable commercial method for Australian pork processing…
March 2026
March edition headlines From APRIL IPP to APL extension leadership Positive outlook for Australian pork amid global uncertainty Canadian regulators determine PIC PRRS-resistant pigs safe Controversial Midland Bacon piggery plans…