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Deadly Hog Disease Continues to Spread in Europe

Poland recorded 55 outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar near the German border in December.
 
It's a sign the deadly hog disease is continuing to spread throughout Europe.
 
The German government said last month is was stepping up measures to prevent an outbreak after the disease first showed up in Poland.
 
Meanwhile, the government of China believes it finally has a handle on the disease. It's believed ASF wiped out nearly half of China's hog population in 18 months.
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Seaweed-Based Solutions: Building Natural Performance in Modern Swine Production

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In today’s pork industry, producers are under increasing pressure to do more with fewer inputs—while maintaining performance, improving animal health, and meeting sustainability expectations.

we sit down with Sylvain David and Scott Preston from Olmix to explore how seaweed-based solutions are emerging as a foundational tool in modern swine nutrition.

Rather than acting as simple alternatives, these solutions are designed to support gut health, immune resilience, and overall system consistency—especially during key stress periods like weaning, feed transitions, and disease challenges.

The conversation dives into:

• What seaweed-based solutions actually are and how they work

• Why consistency and standardization matter in “natural” products

• How gut health connects to immune function and performance

• Where producers are seeing real-world impact today

• The role of natural solutions in the future of sustainable pork production