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Selecting the right genetics – what to consider

Landrace, Yorkshire/Large White, Duroc, Pietrain, Hampshire are just some of the breeds commonly used in pig production today. Add to this the many suppliers...

Keeping up with genetics standards through coccidia prevention

Year by year, genetics companies are moving towards more resistant and sustainable breeders, capable of producing 15 more DOC per housed hen than 10...

Plotting a new path alongside ASF

The livestock industry in Asia is under numerous pressures from many angles, even as growth is on the cards. But these challenges are presenting...

The PRRS-resistant pig: Coming soon?

For many years now, PRRS has been one of the most economically devastating pig diseases globally. Despite the availability of vaccines and improving biosecurity...

Benefits of a healthy gut in laying hens

Keeping flocks healthy, productive and profitable by managing a healthy gut microflora should be a daily concern. More studies on intestinal health demonstrate that...

Non-AGP pork opens opportunities for Nathalia Farm

Mahkota Fery Sulistiono started raising AGP-free pigs after ASF hit his farm in 2019. Shortly thereafter, he found that demand for non-AGP pork began...

Non-AGP pork opens opportunities for Nathalia Farm

Mahkota Fery Sulistiono started raising AGP-free pigs after ASF hit his farm in 2019. Shortly thereafter, he found that demand for non-AGP pork began...

Aiming for less medication to keep broilers in good health

A bird that needs less medication to remain healthy is among the goals of broiler genetics. The push is in developing birds “with a...

Genetic development drives migration to single-stage incubation

Genetic development is the main reason why poultry producers in Asia are migrating from multi-stage to single-stage incubation systems. Bas Kanters, Sales Director Asia...

Sumber Pakis boosts its pig genetics

To maintain its position as the leading breeder in Indonesia, Sumber Pakis constantly adjusts its pig genetics. MELIYANA speaks with Andrew Djuana to understand...

Cipta Jaya Farm boosts its pig genetics

To produce quality pork, Cipta Jaya Farm in East Java, Indonesia continues to improve its pig genetics. The company is developing its own breeding...

CPF sees a silver lining in ASF

CP Foods (CPF) is seeing opportunities as ASF continues to cause pork shortages in key markets like China and other Southeast Asian countries. CPF CEO...

CPF aims to develop stronger swine breed

CP Foods (CPF) plans to invest in research and development to create a stronger breed of swine, which can resist diseases. The company said...

H&N to support development of Asia’s egg industry

H&N International successfully staged its online H&N Campus Asia recently with more than 100 participants from the region. The layer genetics company shared knowledge...

Chinese scientists design disease resistant pigs

A new breed of pigs that can resist three major infectious diseases was introduced by Chinese scientists at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences....

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