Brazil: record pork production expected for 2020 amidst COVID-19 uncertainty
Brazilian pork exports and production are expected to rise due to strong exports to China and stable feed costs this year. COVID-19 does pose some uncertainty.
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Cargill launches plant-based patty and ground products
New offerings expand protein options for foodservice and retail customers, including private label solutions.
BIOMIN Digestarom® DC Duplex Capsule authorized for weaned pigs in EU
The animal nutritional firm has achieved EU authorization for the Digestarom® DC Duplex capsule in its next-generation phytogenic feed additive, Digestarom® DC Xcel for weaned pigs.
Russia introduces a unified animal identification system
Russain authorities met with the OIE to discuss compliance with OIE standards, the epizootic welfare of the country, and the safety of livestock products.
EU: Large increase in pork exports with Spain leading and China as the main destination
European exports have increased by more than 20%. China continues to be the main destination and Spain the main exporter.
CPF witnesses 139% jump in fourth-quarter earnings and foresees continued growth
Overseas business drove earnings. Expected pork shortages in China and Vietnam suggest the company will see another good year in 2020.
Mexico: agricultural exports increase in value
In 2019, agricultural and agro-industrial exports generated US$37.8 billion, an annual increase of 8.59 percent.
Manure-to-energy projects by Smithfield Foods and Roeslein Alternative Energy
Smithfield continues developing manure-to-energy projects in Missouri to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Farrowing display at Iowa State Fair connects consumers to pig farming
Witnessing the birth of pigs helps thousands of consumers connect firsthand with the animals and farmers during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
Rafael Laguens elected as President of the World Veterinary Association
Rafael Laguens García, president of the Veterinary Association of Soria and former president of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), has been elected as the new president of the World Veterinary Association.
The Netherlands tackles nitrogen pollution
The government is taking new measures to control nitrogen pollution. Funds are available for the pig production cessation scheme.
United Kingdom: new immigration rules threaten veterinary workforce
New immigration legislation leaves a big question mark over how the profession will recruit and retain the workforce it needs, according to the British Veterinary Association.
Taiwan bans the import of Italian pork, pigs, and pork products
Taiwan is calling for a ban the entry of Italian pork, live animals, and pork products in light of increased ASF cases on the island of Sardinia.
EC publishes Farm to Fork roadmap for public reference
An ambitious package of measures that should enable European businesses and citizens to benefit from a sustainable ecological transition.
Hog production picks up in China
China sees its fourth consecutive month of growth in recovering its herds in the wake of ASF.
CPF underlines international animal welfare principles for safe and sustainable food production
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) heralds its success in promoting animal welfare, to assure global consumers of the company’s food safety standards.