NPPC: Hog farmers face COVID-19 financial crisis
Farmers have nowhere to go with their hogs as packing plants close. With limited harvest capacity, a surplus of pigs exists, causing hog values to plunge.
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Colombia lifts tariffs on corn, sorghum and soybeans to reduce cost of feed production
Given that Colombian production is insufficient, the suspension of tariffs will increase supply capacity for feed production.
China authorizes eight new Spanish pig slaughterhouses for export
With a total of 57 authorized companies, Spain is the world's leading exporter of pork and pork products to China.
Spain: live pig imports continue to increase
The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.
Canadian pork processing plant reopens following COVID-19 outbreak among workers
Olymel will be reopening its Yamachiche plant following a two-week shutdown.
Boehringer Ingelheim calls for submissions for the 2020 European PRRS Research Award
Boehringer Ingelheim funds three research projects for improved control of swine disease PRRS with a total of 75,000 euros.
Smithfield Foods donates 40 million servings of protein
Valued over $30 million, these donations are the largest in company history. During the COVID-19 crisis now is when food banks need it the most.
DSM and North Carolina State University develop animal science research partnership
The partnership, which will span 10 years, focuses on three key research areas: animal gut health, precision nutrition and data-driven decision making for animal health.
If ASF reached the US it would cost $50 billion
How would African swine fever (ASF) in the United States impact its economy?
Disinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2
An updated list of surface disinfectants that are effective against the virus causing COVID-19.
Perstorp converts production to solve Swedish national disinfection crisis
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, is producing hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant to solve the current lack of disinfectants at a national level.
Smithfield Foods to close one of the largest pork processing plant indefinitely amid COVID-19
The plant is one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S.
Western Poland reports a second outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs
The outbreak is near the German border, threatening the spread of ASF to Germany.
US: Why the food animal veterinarian shortage?
A new paper by CAST analyzes why is it so difficult to recruit and retain food animal veterinarians and looks at possible solutions.
Meet Matt Romoser, the new southeast Iowa extension swine specialist
Learn why his first day on the job was like no other.
Perstorp Animal Nutrition appoints Vilson Simon as Vice President for the Americas
Leading global feed additive and specialty chemicals company, Perstorp, has appointed Vilson Antonio Simon as Vice President in charge of the Animal Nutrition Business Area in the Americas.