Denmark: Antimicrobial resistance in animals and meat
The occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in food-producing animals and meat in Denmark is relatively stable, according to the annual DANMAP report.
Page 262 of articles about news
Roslin Institute: Research into ASF inspires UK campaign
Studies led by the Roslin Institute have inspired a national campaign to help reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases such as African swine fever (ASF).
JBS USA eliminates ractopamine from its supply chain
JBS USA pork has made the decision to eliminate ractopamine from its supply chain to maximize export opportunities.
HKScan is planning a renewal of its Group-wide operating model
HKScan is planning to renew its Group-wide operating model and is launching the related processes.
Philippines: ASF reaches more provinces
Philippine Agriculture Secretary William Dar has confirmed ASF in Cavite and Nueva Ecija.
Denmark : Antibiotic use in livestock declines
Antibiotic use in terms of defined daily doses animal (DDDANAT values) declined slightly in the cattle and pig farming sectors.
Animine international distributors meeting
More than 30 participants from 13 countries in Asia, America and Europe attended this workshop.
Tyson to help meet growing demand for US pork by prohibiting ractopamine use
While it is FDA-approved and considered safe for use, some countries such as China prohibit the import of pork from hogs that have been given the product.
CP Foods is going green with sustainable packaging
CP Foods has launched Sustainable Packaging Design and Development Projects and switching to eco-friendly packages in an effort to reduce number of plastic waste and using 100% sustainable materials within 2030.
Tonisity welcome distributors to European distributor meeting
Tonisity International welcomed distributors from across Europe to their distributor meeting in Prague last week.
ASF China: The Ministry estimates a drop in the pig census by 41%
According to the official data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture of China, in this last year the pig census has dropped by more than 40%.
Denmark will strengthen the welfare controls in pigs
Increase in the number of penalised farms and in the seriousness of the fines for the unfulfillment of the animal welfare regulations.
Mexico: Seropositive pigs to Aujeszky’s disease
The disease has emerged subclinically, and the virus has not been isolated so far.
EU: ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs increase
According to the data provided by the ADNS, in the 9 first months of 2019, 1,063 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs (1,335 in 2018) and 4,643 cases in wild boars (5,321 in 2018) have been detected.
European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals
A report published by EMA shows that European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals. The overall sales of veterinary antibiotics across Europe dropped by more than 32% between 2011 and 2017.
Pilgrim’s to acquire Tulip limited, creating integrated prepared foods leader in Europe
£290M acquisition increases portfolio diversity across the UK and expands prepared foods portfolio to 21 percent of global sales.