China says hog production will return to normal levels this year
Authorities are optimistic as the herd continues to grow and ASF outbreaks are fewer and far between.
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The U.K. pig census hits a 12-year high
The English pig census reached 3.78 million in December 2019.
International Conference on Pig Survivability set for October 2020
The conference will feature presentations and panel discussions from industry leaders and scientific experts, bringing the sector together to reduce pig mortality in the U.S. by 1% yearly.
New role for Hysolv in the UK
Hysolv Ltd, will take over the sales and distribution of the hygiene products previously handled by Hysolv Animal Health UK Ltd.
Copa and Cogeca launch the Innovation awards for women farmers and agri cooperatives
Copa and Cogeca call women to apply for two awards that aim to promote and reward some of the most innovative projects from the agriculture sector.
CPF to take 20% stake in Tesco
Charoen Pokphand Foods aims to expand distribution in Thailand and Malaysia with Tesco’s strong performance and business model as the key to success.
U.S. announces ASF action plan
The USDA announced additional measures to control and eradicate African Swine Fever (ASF) if the virus is ever detected in the U.S.
Vietnam: still recovering pig census after ASF
The country's pig census still down 23%, but pork output expected to increase this year.
China: more reserved pork released, prices declining
The decline in pig prices has driven down pork prices and consumers have benefited.
Animine: Impact of copper in piglet feeds presented at JRP
The 52th Swine Research Days (JRP) were held in Paris last February 4-5. Two communications from Animine have contributed to the current debate about copper in piglets’ feeds.
EU will see record pork production in 2020
The EU is forecast to produce a new pork volume record in 2020. Spain is surpassing Germany as the biggest pork producer in the EU.
Pig production increases in Spain in 2019
Pork production continued to increase during the past year and represented almost 64% of the total meat produced.
Antimicrobial resistance in the EU - some encouraging trends
Salmonella and Campylobacter are becoming increasingly resistant to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, but there has been positive development in food-producing animals.
IPVS2020: Pre-Congress discusses pig welfare demands to 2050
Researchers from renowned universities worldwide will discuss the main trends in animal welfare and how they can affect global pig production at the IPVS2020 Congress.
Global grain market report
World grain production was at an almost historic high last year. Soyabean production expected to fall. COVID-19 affects markets.
Canada: hog inventories decline for second consecutive year
The decline of Canadian hog inventories marks the second consecutive year-over-year (January to January) decrease. Demand from Japan helped keep exports up despite ban from China.