Review: How can pig producers get ready for a sustainable future?
“Sustainable swine production for the future” – that was the key theme of a 2-day congress in the Spanish coastal city of Tarragona, 24-25 February, 2026. The event lived up…
Bats at pig farms can pose a risk of virus transmission
In northern Italy, at least eight species of bat (Chiroptera) use the areas around pig farms. Although this interaction may yield benefits for both species, the lack of physical barriers…
Wrapping up February: What’s new in the world of pigs?
Pig Progress reports on the latest business news and updates from the global pig industry, including new research on hidden nutritional risks, strategic partnerships in feed additives, sustainability data collaborations,…
ASF Germany: Virus spreads to 3rd district in North Rhine Westphalia
Hochsauerland is the 3rd district within the North Rhine Westphalia state where African Swine Fever (ASF) has emerged in wild boar. Germany’s reference lab Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) confirmed the outbreak on…
ASF Spain: MAPA makes painful mistake with infection map
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) by accident included non-infected areas in a different province to its ASF map, leading to worried reactions from trade partners abroad.
Aligning piglet nutrition with natural needs
Playing, rooting, and chewing on feed is perfectly normal and natural for suckling piglets. However, conventional pre-starter pellets or meals don’t stimulate these instincts. A new pre-starter is set to…
Number of pig farms declining in Austria
Like in many other European countries, the number of pig farms in Austria continues to decline steadily. As of December 1, 2025, the country had 15,800 farms keeping pigs, some…
Interview: “Behaviour is the most complex area in pig breeding”
As welfare and behaviour have become important topics for Western Europe’s pig industry, so has breeding for behaviour. Even though pig breeder PIC says the company is on the right…
ASF Spain: High-risk zone expanded as wild boar infections grow to 162
African Swine Fever (ASF) has emerged in a different district (comarca) around Barcelona, i.e. Baix Llobregat. The latest update shows outbreaks near the town of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, about…
USDA appoints new members to food safety advisory committee
15 new members were appointed