The growing Russian pig industry
Russian pig production has increased 1.3 times in the last 5 years.
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SHIC/NPB project looks for biosecurity gaps in the US pork industry
The goal is to prevent entry of foreign animal disease by addressing the identified biosecurity gaps and providing direction for corrective measures.
UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare
The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.
ETW Energietechnik supplies biomethane upgrading technology
With a newly built biogas pipeline,"Biogaspartner Bitburg" will bundle the raw biogas supplies of up to 48 biogas plants from the region.
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NewsUK pig market fairing well in first quarter
Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.
US: APHIS to invest $27 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in case of outbreak
This new program adds to the nation’s level of protection against this devastating disease. In the event of an outbreak, officials would decide if and how to use the available vaccine.
AB Vista publishes ‘An introduction to Fibre Analysis using NIR’
The new reference guide explains the benefits of moving from conventional fibre methods to total dietary fibre analysis using Near Infrared Reflectance (NIR) technology.
FECIC presents the first COVID-19 protocol for the Spanish meat industry
The Spanish Meat Business Federation's protocol will enable companies to implement measures to avoid the risks posed by COVID-19 and certify that they comply with the required safety standards.
Russian grain production in 2020
Russian grain production in 2020 may reach 122.5 million tons.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up 58% in first quarter of 2020
During the first quarter of 2020, the EU27 agri-food trade was up 4.7% from Q1 of 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic developing.
Spain: Temperature monitoring regulations during animal transport
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an action plan for controlling temperatures in animal transportation during the summer of 2020, which affects transports longer than 8 hours.
Germany: New regulations propose greater animal welfare in pig farming
New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.
EU: Pigmeat production in March 2020 up from last year
Figures suggest that the production of pigmeat in the EU was not immediately affected by the containment measures for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsEU: farmers are reported as feeling demotivated because of “agri-bashing”
Does “agri-bashing” impact farmers’ moods? The EU Farmers’ Confidence
Barometer conducted an initial survey to assess the reality of this concept.
Spain, Europe's leading feed producer
The industrial production of compound feed totaled 26,278,430 t in 2019, representing a 3.8% increase from 2018, and making Spain the leading producer of animal feed in Europe.
Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee
MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.