Apply for an APRIL award
ABOVE: A current APRIL Industry Placement Program awardee, Samantha Sterndale at Westpork. The Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited is committed to enhancing the overall human capacity base for science, innovation…
2023 WAAP and EAAP conference in Lyon
ABOVE: Europe is still working through transition towards recent animal welfare regulatory changes, including trying to manage issues to improve piglet survivability. European In late August, I had the privilege…
Formulating diets for improved health status of pigs – part 2
ABOVE: The response of pigs to pathogens is complicated in commercial settings through the use of antimicrobial growth promoters and vaccination protocols. Photo: Barbara Barbosa Continuing on from the October…
How to celebrate Agriculture Day Australia
ABOVE: New look merchandise for this year’s theme ‘Grow you good thing’ available now. The annual shout out to farmers – National Agriculture Day – is almost here. National Farmers’…
Food is fundamental to Australia’s security
ABOVE: Food is central to Australia’s stability and security, yet it’s too often neglected in favour of seemingly higher priorities. Photo: Federico Arnaboldi Resilience, the economy and national security are…
Formulating diets for improved health status of pigs
ABOVE: Several nutritional strategies have been identified as potential governors of the interaction between growth and health in pigs. Photo: Mark Stebnicki Today’s swine production systems are mostly intensive, and…
A tribute to pork advocate John Edward Riley
ABOVE: John judging at the Royal Smithfield Show. An excerpt from the tribute given by Sara Willis at the funeral of John Edward Riley on August 1, 2023. As I…
Pork industry research achievements
ABOVE: Since its release to industry in February 2022, 37 percent of the industry have adopted the Exoflare visitor app. Photo: Exoflare As an industry, we know that ongoing investment…
Five fast facts about RSPCA Approved
ABOVE: Producers must meet the RSPCA’s stringent animal welfare requirements and undertake a rigorous assessment process to gain certification as RSPCA Approved. Photo: Hayana Fernanda At the RSPCA Approved Farming…
Inaugural National Feral Pig Conference wrap up
ABOVE: Mark Hogno NFPAP Indigenous Advisory Panel chair and Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Dr Justin Perry NFPAP Scientific Advisory Panel chair and NAILSMA, Dr Heather Channon and Ricky Archer…
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards
ABOVE: The AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award 2023 black-tie evening will be attended by alumni, government officials, industry and private sector representatives and media. From the 2022 event, runner up Kimberley…
Investing in stockpeople is an investment in animal welfare
ABOVE: Pork producer Mark McLean has improved sow productivity on both Riverhaven Enterprises’ operation farms through improved farm management, genetics and staff training and development. Stockmanship is an occupation that…