Production resumes at Evonik methionine manufacturing plants in Antwerp, Belgium
Temporary outage of hydrocyanic acid supply for methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium resolved.
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Collaboration the Key to New Pork Pact
Top breeder organizations Hendrix Genetics (Hypor) and German-based BHZP sign agreement, improving market concentration and collaboration.
ASF continues to cause major concerns within the hunting community
The hunting community is becoming increasingly concerned about new cases of ASF in western Poland, not far from the German border, and in southern Bulgaria, very close to the Greek border.
CIC bioGUNE researchers unravel the 3-D structure of the ASF virus
This breakthrough is the prerequisite not only for understanding the ASF virus assembly but also for controlling and ultimately eliminating it.
EveryPig saves farm from major fines by identifying potential withdrawal period violation
Intelligent pig health platform EveryPig recently helped one of its users stay in compliance with pig medication withdrawal periods set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by identifying a potential violation and alerting the production manager before the pigs were sent to market.
WEDA constructs innovative pen concept for organic operation
The Be.Well concept stands for products which focus on the well-being and health of the pigs and facilitate economic and safe working at the same time.
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Change in consumer buying behaviour has increased the demand for plant-based protein products. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to develop, produce and launch plant-based protein products in 2020.
CPF reports better-than-expected Q3 earnings
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) reported an 23% increase in third quarter earnings from the same period last year despite a 6% lower sales revenue. Earnings in fourth quarter and in 2020 expected to increase further.
IRTA-CReSA attends the International Symposium for CSF
From 23-26th October, the International Symposium for Classical Swine Fever (CSF), organized by the China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, was held in Beijing with the participation of Dr. Llilianne Ganges from IRTA-CReSA.
IPIC offers foreign animal disease preparedness workshops for producers
The IPIC team will help producers understand what the state and federal response might include in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S., and how they can individually prepare for such an outbreak on their farm.
Salmonella vaccine now available to UK and Irish pig producers
Pig producers in the UK and Ireland have a new means of defense in the fight against salmonella with the launch of a highly effective salmonella vaccine that has already been well-proven in Germany and Poland.
‘One Health Research, Education and Outreach Centre for Africa’ initiated by Germany’s BMZ
Germany’s parliamentary state secretary, Maria Flachsbarth, and ILRI’s deputy director general, Dieter Schillinger, signed a letter of intent in to formalize a One Health Research Centre for Africa.
Evonik declares force majeure for its methionine production in Antwerp
Manufacturing plant shut down due to outage of hydrocyanic acid supply for methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium. Company does not expect an impact on earnings.
What is gene editing?
This unfamiliar concept may sound strange to someone outside the industry, but this video explains that we have made breeding choices for thousands of years.
NPPC launches 'Pork O' Clock' campaign to highlight importance of USMCA agreement
40% of U.S. exported pork goes to Canada and Mexico. Campaign illustrates how pork is enjoyed in across North America and highlights importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Vion invests in a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL)
Vion CEO Ronald Lotgerink announced earlier this year to introduce meat alternatives as part of the company’s strategy of building food chains based on the market demand. Vion is now planning to open a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL).
Magapor's 4th photography contest
Magapor and the University of Zaragoza organize the 4th photography contest “Just for Pigs” with the theme “SWINE PRODUCTION”.
Board appointment for Hugh Crabtree
Hugh Crabtree has been appointed to the board of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) and has attended his first executive meeting.
Hog Slat, Inc. Expands in North Carolina with New Store Opening
Hog Slat announces a new store location in Laurinburg, North Carolina to serve swine and poultry producers.
WH Group announces first nine months 2019 results
Profit attributable to owners of the company increases by 8.5% to $820 million USD.
North America’s pork industry will meet at Banff Pork Seminar 2020
This year's seminar with the theme “External forces, internal solutions” brings the industry together.
Zoetis establishes research facility with Texas A&M University to develop vaccines for transboundary and emerging diseases in animals
Zoetis collaborates with Texas A&M researchers to help reduce the threat of animal disease, and brings research jobs to College Station for innovation in livestock animal health.
Entry deadline for Banff Pork Seminar Aherne prize is Oct. 31, 2019
Contest open to owners, production managers, herdspeople, consultants, or anyone who has developed an innovation in the North American pork industry.
Novus gathers European key opinion leaders to discuss advances and trends in piglet nutrition
Novus International, Inc. leader in swine nutrition, hosted an exclusive Key Opinion Leaders event in Spain to openly exchange thoughts on today’s European challenges in piglet nutrition and hear the latest nutritional approaches to optimize piglet development.