USDA's Agricultural Research Service honors scientists of the year
For pioneering studies on Influenza A Viruses in swine, Amy L. Baker is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2024.
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For pioneering studies on Influenza A Viruses in swine, Amy L. Baker is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2024.
Nutreco announces the appointment of Maarten Bijl to the newly created Chief Digital Officer role, effective June 1, 2024. Bijl will also become a member of the Management Board.
MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers.
Nutreco announces the appointment of Eduardo Lopes Alberto as CEO of Trouw Nutrition and Bastiaan van Tilburg as CEO of Skretting as of June 1, 2024.
Germany and China have signed two joint statements on the lifting of trade restrictions arising from bovine spongiform encephalopathy and on the export of apples.
Compared to the first quarter of 2023, Chinese pork imports have decreased by 53%.
The ECOGAN information system and improved agricultural practices have led to a 10.6% reduction in national ammonia emissions.
A vaccination plan is being prepared in the state.
With effect from June 1, 2024, David Blakemore will succeed Fulco as CEO.
What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?
Danish Crown’s ambition is to be one of the most efficient abattoirs in Europe and to sell many more processed products to the European market. Consequently, it is proposed that the group’s abattoir in Ringsted be closed while at the same investing and creating new jobs in Horsens, Herning, Blans and Vejen.
The latest report from the EPA indicates that emissions from U.S. agriculture were at a ten-year low in 2022.
One Health champion Dr Simon Doherty is recognised as “Veterinarian of the Year 2024” of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards supported by Ceva Santé Animale.
The company name will be changed to HKFoods Oyj.
The four Protected Designations of Origin have reached an alliance to take action against improper uses of their protected names.
In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" released on April 11, the USDA revised its estimates for 2024, forecasting a decrease in world pork production, which would be due to lower production in China, offset by increases expected in the United States, European Union, and Brazil.