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Pig Prices by countries. Pork production and trade. News of the pig market and the raw materials
The latest slaughter pig prices in the most important pig markets. Check the evolution of the historical prices in charts and in several currencies.
Latest quotations for the main commodities used in pig feed. Historical graphs with the pig price and estimated feed price.
Articles on nutrition and pig feeding, characteristics of raw materials and additives for pig feed. Prices of raw materials
Articles on genetics and pig reproduction: genetic improvement, genomics, artificial insemination, use of hormones
Management, pig farm management, work planning in each production stage: management in gestation, grow finish, batch farrowing
Design of facilities and equipment for pig farms: building design, climate control, feeding systems, etc.
What makes us stand out is the quality and independence of our contents. Find out about the authors who make it possible. Our goal is to generate a virtual community of advanced users in the sector.
Professor Bruno Silva has a degree in animal science from Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Brazil), and a Masters in Animal bioclimatology at the same institution. Received his PhD in animal bioclimatology and swine nutrition from Universidade Federal de Viçosa – UFV (Brazil) and the Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique - INRA (France) and a post - doctorate in Nutrition of pigs from Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Brazil). Worked as a researcher (Institute for Pig Genetics IPG bv, Netherlands) and swine nutritionist for TOPIGS Norsvin International.
Currently, is a professor and researcher in Nutrition and Swine Production and Environmental Adaptation at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG, Brazil).
Updated CV 30-Jul-2020
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