UK: Updated pig welfare code in force
The new code published by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) provides guidance to pig producers on how to practice the highest standards of animal welfare.
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PIC and Otrada form a strategic relationship
Russian customers will benefit from PIC’s leading genetic program and Otrada’s excellence in elite genetic production, distribution and customer service.
France reports on the unprofitability of its public slaughterhouses
France's Court of Auditors has just published its annual report. Among the issues addressed is a report on the public slaughterhouse situation.
Bayer Animal Health launches global Care4Pigs grant to advance swine well-being
The global Care4Pigs initiative offers €30,000 in grants in support of innovations that enhance swine well-being at farm level.
France: obligatory use of pain management when castrating pigs, farmers allowed to administer anesthetic or analgesic
Two decrees have been published, the first prohibits castration of piglets without anesthetics or analgesics, and the other allows farmers to use analgesics and anesthetics to reduce pain.
ASF: Mexico detected and destroyed more than five tons of potentially hazardous products in ports and airports
More than 1,600 aircraft and 2,300 boats have been inspected as a result of the strategy launched by the Ministry of Agriculture in August 2019 to prevent the entry of African swine fever (ASF).
Access now available to select past PorkBridge and SowBridge materials
The distance educational programs of PorkBridge and SowBridge have provided information to those who work in various segments of the swine industry. To encourage participation, limited access to selected years’ informational materials is offered.
Spain: European leader in pork exports
Last year Spain exported 1,183,750 tonnes of pork, ranking first among the main European exporters of pork products.
ASF Vietnam: How to predict the future without knowing how many sows were destroyed?
Over 5.9 million pigs have been destroyed in Vietnam due to ASF, but the number of sows killed is unknown. IPSARD created two simulation scenarios to help predict the implications.
Philippines: national task force created to combat ASF
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order creating a national task force to prevent the entry, contain, and control animal-borne diseases such as African swine fever (ASF) following the sharp rise in the number of cases nationwide.
PenCheck® rapid ASF test could be a game changer
World-renowned expert highly praises the new African swine fever test.
Ukraine: pork production increased
Over the past year, pork production grew by almost 5%.
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.
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.