A new study reveals the traits to look for in gilts—from birth weight to temperament—to build a productive sow herd.

A somewhat unexpected turn of events with regard to the ASF outbreak in wild boar in North Rhine Westphalia state: the recent emergence of the virus in wild boar there appears to be linked to Italy.

African Swine Fever has been confirmed at a 1,311-head pig farm near Gdansk, the first farm case in Poland this year.