Winners of the 2019 European PRRS Research Award announced
In 2019, Boehringer Ingelheim has sponsored the annual European PRRS Research Award for the sixth time already.
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EU exports of pig meat should reach higher levels
The surge of pigmeat demand from China due to the spread of African Swine Fever will push EU exports (+20%) and prices up in 2019. Production will nevertheless remain stable in 2019 constrained by a reduced breeding herd and environmental restrictions. Production growth should pick up in 2020 (+1.5%) as Chinese demand continues.
2019 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference
The 2019 Allen D. Leman Swine Conference offered science-based solutions to swine producers and veterinarians.
ASF Belgium: new stage in its epidemiological cycle
Fewer carcasses are being found, but seropositive wild boars have appeared.
UK: Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against ASF
UK border officials enforce controls at the border on illegal meat by using sniffer dogs and searching freight, passengers and luggage.
Argentina increases pork exports
Between January and June, the Argentinian pork exports increased by 52% in terms of volume.
U.S. to impose tariffs on EU pork
The US is set to impose tariffs of 25% on EU exports including pork.
ASF: Europe needs to intensify efforts
The fourteenth meeting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever(SGE ASF14) took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 10 and 11 September 2019. Representatives from 34 European countries attended the meeting, as well as a representative of China.
Seneca Valley Virus situation in Canada: First case on farm in Ontario
SVA is widespread in the USA but until now has not been reported from any Canadian farms. SVA has been seen previously in Canadian pigs sent to USA for slaughter and in certain Canadian assembly yards.
EU: Agriculture Committee questioned candidate for the agriculture portfolio
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee questioned the Polish candidate for the agriculture portfolio Janusz Wojciechowski on EU farm policy reform and trade negotiations.
Australia: Strengthening borders to stop swine fever
With African swine fever confirmed less than 700 kilometres from Australia’s northern border Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie is calling for heightened vigilance to keep the disease out.
Olivia Hartshorn wins Nick Bird Award
Olivia Hartshorn, from Staffordshire, has won the 2019 Nick Bird Award, at Harper Adams University for her dissertation on ventilation design in pig finisher houses and its impact on animal performance.
EuroTier China’s first edition was a success for exhibitors and visitors alike
The event hosted more than 22,000 livestock farming professionals from around the world between the 19th and 21st of September.
Nominations now open for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020.
Tönnies launches joint venture in China
Tönnies Holding and the Dekon Group are launching a joint venture for a slaughter and butchering centre in the Sichuan region.
USA: The highest September 1 inventory
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2019 was 77.7 million head, the highest September 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since the estimates began in 1988.