Data loggers fitted as standard on ARM buildings
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings is now fitting data loggers as standard to its new pig buildings. These will enable the buildings’ performance to be independently monitored.
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EU Commission publishes annual report on US trade
The European Commission has published its annual report on barriers to trade and investment in the United States. The report focuses on some key trade barriers and measures that prevent EU exporters from tapping into the full potential of the US market. It notes some continuing concerns and highlights a number of new barriers introduced in 2008.
Philippines - Drop in production to bring up pork prices
Pork prices in the Philippines are likely to go up as backyard pig production continues to fall due to diseases and rising production costs.
Thailand - Thai food production drops 3.5% in first half this year
Thailand’s food production fell 3.5% in the first six months of this year as the credit crunch lowered demand for food products.
Philippines - NMIS to issue licenses to meat processors
Philippine meat processors will no longer need to secure a license from the Bureau of Food and Drugs, but need only to get accreditation from the National Meat Inspection Service once the administrative order to eliminate the functional overlap is signed.
US - House approves new food-safety laws
The House on Thursday passed legislation to require more frequent inspections of food-processing plants and to give the government the authority to order the recall of tainted foods.
Sanofi-aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
Agreement includes option for sanofi-aventis to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in new equally owned joint venture with the new Merck. Future joint venture would be a global leader in animal health
Alternatives to fish meal for piglets
Fish meal has always been the main source and the preferred choice of nutritionists for quality protein, above all in the formulation of feed for the youngest ages.
US interest in world’s largest farm equipment show continues to grow
This year, the biennial event with almost 2,000 exhibitors registered already including every important manufacturer from the sector worldwide is attracting even more interest from crop and farm equipment experts in the USA.
Nutreco to acquire the animal nutrition business from Cargill in Spain and Portugal
Nutreco announced today that it has agreed to acquire the animal nutrition business of Cargill in Spain and Portugal. The acquisition includes Cargill's 12 compound feed production facilities, with a production volume of around 700,000 metric tonnes, annual sales of approximately EUR 240 million and 450 employees.
UK - FMD lab to get £100m overhaul
The government has announced it will spend over £100m redeveloping the laboratory blamed for the 2007 foot and mouth outbreak.
Ireland - Poultry and pig schemes outlined
It is estimated that the conversion of 100,000 sows to loose sow housing will cost farmers close to €40m in total
German parliamentary state secretary visits DLG office in China
German parliamentary state secretary for the Federation Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Dr. Gerd Müller, during an official trip to China, visited DLG Agriservice’s subsidiary China office, DLG AgroTechService in Beijing last week on 23 July 2009. The state secretary was welcomed by Bernd Koch, Managing Director of DLG-Agriservice.
Rs.7500 Cr. Corpus Needed For Meat & Fish Production : ASSOCHAM
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has demanded creation of Rs.7,500 crore Corpus Fund to infuse technologies and skills so that processing of meat, fish and poultry production is increased to over 25% in next 2 years.
£100M boost for animal health research
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) today welcomed the announcement by the Government of over £100M investment by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) in the redevelopment of the UK’s world leading animal disease research laboratories at Pirbright in Surrey.
USA - June red meat production hits record high
Pork production totaled 1.85 billion pounds, up 5 percent from the previous year. Hog kill totaled 9.18 million head, up 3 percent from June 2008. The average live weight, at 269 pounds, was up 3 pounds.