Portugal: Significant increases in exports of slaughter pigs and pork in 2020
Exports of slaughter pigs increased 85.7% in 2020 and pork exports increased 36.5%.
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IPIC: Deadline approaches for swine building ventilation workshop preregistration
The “Managing Your Unseen Employee: The Ventilation System” workshops are set for March 15-19.
Novus’s Texas methionine plant plans to resume production in March
Novus International, Inc. is sharing promising updates regarding the status of its manufacturing facility in Chocolate Bayou, Texas.
MSU-led research team receives $1 million grant to build precision livestock farming network
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program.
ASF: devising an ‘exit strategy’ for affected countries
EFSA has devised surveillance strategies that will help countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) to determine when the virus has stopped circulating among their wild boar populations.
Three countries seek approval regarding Aujeszky's disease status and eradication programmes
Estonia requests recognition of free status while Italy and Portugal seek approval of their Aujesky's disease eradication programmes.
Germany tackles backlog of pigs awaiting slaughter
The backlog of pigs for slaughter in Germany has been reduced so that it no longer puts pressure on the market.
AASV Recognizes 2021 Swine Practitioner of the Year
Pittman named the 2021 Swine Practitioner of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) during the association’s 52nd Annual Meeting.
Despite uncertainties, pork production continues to grow in Brazil
Here's how the situation looks in regards to exports, consumption, and production costs.
Danish Pig Genetics develops Genetics Evaluation System
In collaboration with international expertise, Danish Pig Genetics is developing an in-house state-of-the-art genomic evaluation platform for their breeding programs.
The OIE releases new guidelines on compartmentalisation for ASF
The guidelines detail specific requirements and provide guidance on key aspects of the compartmentalisation process, including a set of applicable tools to facilitate the implementation and recognition of compartments.
Spain breaks record, surpasses 5 million tons of pork produced
In just 5 years, Spain has increased its pork production by 20%.
Danish Crown to stop paying two different pig prices by mid-March
Effective March 15, Danish Crown will eliminate the quotas for hog deliveries which were introduced in November 2020.
Zoetis joins Sustainability Consortium to lead efforts in sustainable pork
Zoetis joins the Sustainability Consortium to lead efforts in sustainable pork together with U.S. pork producers and supply chain leaders.
AASV Installs 2021 Officers
Dr Mary Battrell was installed as president of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians during the association’s 52nd Annual Meeting.
New goals to reduce antimicrobial use in Belgian livestock
Recent progress in reducing antibiotic use in animals has prompted Belgium to set new targets.