Microorganisms from pig almonds may be useful as probiotics instead of antibiotics to prevent infections in pigs. This is what Isabela Fernandes de Oliveira says in the WUR journal Resource. She obtained her PhD with her study of new ways to reduce antibiotic use on farms. Among the micro-organisms that occur naturally in the animals, … Read more
POV is in talks with the ministries of LNV and VWS about the advice and the practical elaboration of bird flu (HPAI) and influenza viruses. An important nuance is that it mainly concerns bird flu and not influenza in pigs. One of the recommendations is that keeping both poultry and pigs at one business location … Read more
Pigs are a ‘potential mixing vessel’ for bird flu (HPAI) and influenza viruses. They can cause bird flu to spread to humans. This is stated in a new advice from the Expert Council on Zoonoses. Mixed farms with pigs and poultry, pig farms with a range, farms near poultry farms or in areas rich in … Read more
Compacted and intoxicated soils are a serious problem that affects both the environment and human health. This occurs when excessive pressure is exerted on the earth, causing it to compress and lose its natural structure. Compaction prevents water and air from circulating properly in the soil, which can cause the death of the flora and … Read more
Low temperatures in combination with high humidity make it difficult to keep the stable climate stable. In the pigs, this manifests itself in increasing respiratory problems, more restlessness and biting. Looking closely at and analyzing the behavior and health of the animals can, according to ABZ Diervoeding, point to possible problems in the barn climate … Read more
The price of pigs will continue to rise in the coming week. All signals are green for a further double-digit increase. Slaughterhouses have been able to hold back the increase for a long time, but now there is no stopping it. Last week, the Dutch slaughterhouses increased by 11 to 15 cents. Van Rooi apparently … Read more
Walking pigs amazed drivers on Komatevsko Shosse in Plovdiv. The animals, more than five in number, were seen grunting on the side of the road. Eyewitnesses suspect that their owner lost sight of them or that he was not worried that the pigs could be the cause of a serious accident on the busy highway. … Read more