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The live pig price dropped from 38.3 RMB/kg ($2.44/lb.) in February at Chinese New Year to 30.1RMB/kg ($1.92/lb.) at this moment in May, down 21.2 percent. The wholesale pork prices have fallen slight…

PIC delivers genetic improvement with continued expansion

Heat stress could be limiting the productivity of UK and Irish pig units more than expected, so there are significant gains to be had by making simple changes to both the environment and nutrition.

NPPC pushes for fast action from the US Senate

The situation for Irish Pig farms has gone from bad to worse in the past week, with further price reductions of 4c/kg, according to the Irish Farmer's Association

US Senator Chuck Grassley says he does not expect President Trump to walk away from a Phase 1 trade deal with China despite escalating tensions between the two countries.

Tyson Foods Inc announced on 28 May that it will temporarily close a pork plant in Iowa as more workers catch COVID-19.

A union representing workers at a meat packing plant near Los Angeles demand the plant be closed after over 150 workers contract COVID-19.

US lean hog futures dropped on 28 May as traders feared the tension between China and the US could limit Chinese purchases of pork.

Orego-stim TD is a unique combination of oregano essential oil (OEO) and dextrose that can optimise sow performance when added to daily feed rations.