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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
January 2022 edition headlines Pig waste turned into clean and green power What does 2022 have in store Seeing is believing with feral pigs D’Orsogna a worthy winner AusScan Early…