National Pork Producers Council hires new CEO
Bryan Humphreys has been chosen as the organization’s new chief executive officer.
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ASF Haiti: Update, new outbreaks in the north
African swine fever was first reported in south of Haiti but since then ten cases have been reported in the north.
Mexican companies sign agreement with China to export more pork
ANETIF has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CMA to bring together meat companies from both countries.
ASF Germany: First case confirmed in wild boar in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
This case was found in an area previously free of ASF, in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Vietnam has lost triple the pigs to ASF this year
Over 230,000 pigs have been sacrificed this year due to African swine fever outbreaks in Vietnam.
Philippines: Pig inventory down 12%
Swine populations on both backyard farms and commercial farms have seen significant declines.
ASF spreads to new area in South Korea
This is the first outbreak of African swine fever in North Chungcheong Province.
New Livisto launch: SEDIRON (Azaperone)
LIVISTO has just launched in Germany, Spain and Poland SEDIRON, an injectable azaperone for pigs that acts as a sedative.
The number of pigs in Ukraine is decreasing again
According to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine, the total number of pigs at the beginning of November was 5.98 million. This is 3.2% less than a year ago.
APC launches new hdrolyzed products line
APC has taken a step further with the launch of a hydrolyzed proteins line of products, Pepteiva, Peptein and Cravings based on the already proven proteins and functional products such as Appetein (plasma) and AP 301 (hemoglobin).
US invests $32 million to help meat sector recover from the pandemic
The grants will allow slaughter and processing facilities to expand capacity and efficiency.
European countries have reduced the use of antimicrobials in animals
More than 40% decrease in sales of antimicrobials for use in animals.
FAO: new plan to counter antimicrobial resistance
Director-General QU Dongyu warns of threat to food security and livelihoods as well as human and animal health.
Parliament gave the green light to the new EU Farm Policy
New policy strengthens biodiversity and adheres to EU environmental and climate laws and commitments.
New significant reduction in Chinese pork imports
September and October have seen reductions of more than 40% in Chinese pork imports compared to the same period of the previous year.
Former UK Chief Veterinary Officer is the winner of the 2021 David Black Award
Professor Jim Scudamore has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the pig industry over the past 20 years.