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16 10


22 12


ASFv mutation in China: What does it mean on-farm?


No historical data but info fresh from the barn


Obituary: John Gadd, pig expert and avid storyteller


What innovations did EuroTier 2021 offer?


Breeding for robustness as the way forward


18 COVER STORY


In Finland, wild boar are not only roaming the forests, they are also being farmed as their meat is considered a delicacy. With African Swine Fever in Russia relatively close by, there is constant vigilance for the virus. How do wild boar get farmed? And how can they be protected?


28 NUTRITION


The use of performance trace minerals to bolster the im- mune system can help swine producers reduce the losses associated with clinical and subclinical ileitis. Adopting resilient control solutions is becoming increasingly im- portant as options for control become more restricted.


26 WORLD OF PIGS


In January, a new administration was installed in Washington, DC, led by president Biden. The new agriculture secretary is a face known by many: Tom Vilsack. His actions during his previous time in the same job are considered dismal by many in the agricultural community.


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