April 2022
April 2022 edition headlines JEV and feral pigs Resolve and resilience tested War – the ultimate farming challenge Commercialisation project application call Sometimes size matters too much Celebrating women in…
Successful transplant of gene-edited pig heart into human
In a first-of-its-kind surgery, a 57-year-old male with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically modified pig heart on January 10 and continues to do well according…
A stabilisation of pork sales for Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 was down slightly according to sales data obtained from Australian Pork Limited. An analysis has shown total fresh meat volume decreased by 3.6 percent compared to the abnormal…
Destructive wild pigs can help build rainforests
Wild pigs are often thought of as ecosystem destroyers, but a new study found they also cultivate biodiverse rainforests in their native habitats. Dr Matthew Luskin from the School of…
March 2022
March 2022 edition headlines No more porkies – increased protection for meat labelling 2022 global meat trade Trapping standards for feral pigs Leadership leanings and learnings Industry’s EAD representatives for…
Aussie dry aged pork debut
If you’re looking for something a little different for dinner, a new flavour sensation is dry aged pork. While high-end restaurants and butcheries have been using the method of dry…
APL program inspiring butcher shop owners
Australian Pork Butchers is a free program resourced by Australian Pork Limited dedicated to providing insights, resources and marketing material to support the sale of pork within retail butchers. The…
Island neighbours funded to fight African swine fever
The Australian Government has given Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea a helping hand in their battle to respond and recover from devastating African swine fever outbreaks. Minister for Agriculture and…
February 2022
February 2022 edition headlines Island neighbours funded to fight African swine fever Safe pork supply chain Assisting newborn piglets to increase survival and growth Profiling prominent pork people Piggery pumps…
Future leaders of pork value chain
The Australian pork sector is full of hard working and passionate people and, for many, it is more than just a job – the role they play in society is…
Immunocastration benefits
Boar taint is one of the main reasons consumers may have product failure rates. Immunocastration is one of the tools producers can use to deal with off-odour and off-flavour issues…
Pig waste turned into clean and green power
Australian producers are converting their animal waste into fuel for biogas power plants – turning ponds of poop into power. Not known for being clean or green, piggeries are rapidly…