COUNTRY
Ukraine looks ahead to productive changes
In spite of a huge increase in production costs, because of the poor grain harvest in 2003, pig production remains stable and big new investments are being planned.

Good structure with strong concentration
The French pig sector is strongly concentrated in the north-west, with more than half of the pigs produced in Bretagne.

HEALTH
PRRS still a mystery
Many complicated factors have to be considered when designing an effective strategy for PRRS control.

The value of better health
A British producer follows veterinary guidance to regain control over mortality and falling productivity.

REVIEW
SPACE 2003 scene for environment and communication
From the 16-19 September, the 17th SPACE registered 1,378 exhibitors, of which 394 international, and welcomed more than 114,000 visitors.

COLUMN
What the textbooks don't tell you about ….
Condensation.

BREEDING
New AI device from Spain
Continuing interest in new artificial insemination techniques to optimise the economics of application and breeding performance has resulted in the development of a new device for transcervical AI where a catheter for guidance is not required.

NUTRITION
Research into practice
In this review Ioannis Mavromichalis examines recent research of practical importance to the global swine industry: – Protein quality after weaning – L-Carnitine revisited – Creep feeding and slaughter weight.

 
December 29, 2003