UBTAC – Animal Nutrition Center

What Kind of Pork Do Filipino Consumers Really Want? Why Every Hog Raiser Should Start Thinking Like a Customer

Many hog raisers judge success by the number of pigs sold, the average daily gain, or how quickly pigs reach market weight. These are important indicators of a well-managed farm—but they tell only part of the story.

The real measure of success begins...

Fatty or Lean? What Type of Pork Should Philippine Hog Raisers Produce?

The Philippine Pork Excellence Series

Published by UBTAC

Science-Based Knowledge for Better Hog Farming

Supported by Purina® by Cargill

The Question Every Hog Farmer Eventually Asks

Walk through any l...

PROTECT THE HERD. PROTECT LOCAL FOOD SECURITY.

ASF is not only a disease problem for hog raisers. It is a threat to livelihoods, local food supply, and the future of pork production in our communities.

Prices may rise or fall from one month to another. But the more important question is this:

Will there still be local farms ready to produce pork when the c...

Why Meat Inspection Is Essential for Food Safety and ASF Prevention

Meat inspection is a public-health and animal-health requirement, not a formality. It helps prevent unsafe meat from reaching consumers and supports efforts to control diseases that can devastate livestock production, including African swine fever or ASF.

Every animal intended for sale should be ...