Novus International announces CEO succession plan
Novus’s Board of Directors has decided to hire a former Novus Executive, Dan Meagher, to be the next President and CEO, effective April 1st, 2020.
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MSD Animal Health presents an App for the diagnosis of swine diseases
With this App, MSD Animal Health confirms its commitment to the training of professionals specialised in the pig sector.
Italy declares itself free of swine vesicular disease
After eradicating the disease in Calabria and Campania, Italy has presented the self-declaration as being free of the disease before the WOAH/OIE.
Bulgaria's swine sector experienced its most productive year in a decade
In 2018, swine and sow inventories increased by over 10 and 12 percent, respectively, from 2017, the highest levels in a decade.
New initiatives to fight foot-and-mouth disease
The meeting of the Executive Committee of the EuFMD was held last week in Paris. They approved their new biennial work plan for the 2010-21 period.
APRIL is looking for co-investors in research
Applications for both Transformational and Industry Priority Projects opened on September 16th. It is anticipated that funding for successful projects would occur after April, 2020.
European Union to join agreement enhancing protection of geographical indications
Following a positive vote in the European Parliament plenary session, the Council expressed its support today to allow the European Union to join the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement, a multilateral treaty for the protection of geographical indications managed by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Autumn ventilation checks vital
After the long, hot summer, pig farmers are being urged to check their piggery ventilation systems very carefully – and get expert help if necessary – if problems are to be avoided as the weather cools down.
Smart Agritech Solution: Successful installation in Australia
Early September we successfully installed our first test of the system Pig Scale at Riverbend Pork Group in Australia.
New increase in the FAO Meat Price Index
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 181.5 points in September, up 0.8 percent (1.4 points) from August, continuing the moderate month-on-month price increases observed since February 2019.
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.
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.