EFSA Public consultation: guidance on the assessment of the efficacy of feed additives
The guidance document is intended to assist the applicant in the preparation and presentation of an application for the authorisation of a feed additive.
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US: Declaring farm visits in ASF positive countries to customs
When returning to the United States after visiting a farm or being in contact with animals in a country with ASF or any other foreign animal disease, you should declare this information to US Customs and Border Patrol.
8th International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases, ISERPD 2019
Chile will host the most relevant swine disease conference, worldwide.
Pig producers urged to enter 2019 EU PiG Grand Prix
All pig producers are invited to enter their innovative ideas and examples of on-farm best practice in this annual EU-wide contest, with up to 300 producers competing to become an EU PiG Ambassador.
Shaanxi, new province affected by ASF in China
So far, there are 21 provinces affected by this disease.
EU: cereal production to continue its increase
Even though the amount of land used for agricultural purposes in the EU is projected to continue to fall between now and 2030, most arable crops are expected to increase their production according to the EU agricultural outlook report.
Protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU: draft report
The rapporteur Mr Jørn Dohrmann (ECR, DA) presented his draft report on the implementation of Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU. The rapporteur concludes that the overall degree of implementation has been insufficient to improve animal welfare during transport.
New application rate for Econase XT in laying hens and pigs for fattening published
As the most heat resistant xylanase, Econase XT has shown efficacy in broilers, laying hens and pigs, giving benefits across a wide range of feed ingredients in terms of feed efficiency, performance and cost savings.
Iowa State University to lead research to increase pig survivability
A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals.
Smithfield Foods announces nearly $45 Million investment in Sioux Falls operations
Expansion to Meet Growing U.S. Bacon Demand and Export Demand for Ground Seasoned Pork, Rebuilding State-of-the-Art Hog Barn in South Dakota.
New Iowa State Swine Faculty member ready to work with students and producers
Greiner’s career success and first-hand experiences make her well qualified to be an outstanding educator, researcher and extension leader at Iowa State.
Global specialty chemicals company Perstorp to sell its Capa™ business to Ingevity
Perstorp announced today it has agreed to sell Capa™, its caprolactone business, including the production site in Warrington, to Ingevity for approximately €590 million.
Exhibitors line-up to attend the new “EuroTier China” trade fair
EuroTier China will be the third EuroTier-branded event taking place for the first time in 2019. It will be preceded by “EuroTier South America” between 23rd and 25th July 2019 and “EuroTier Middle East” from 2nd to 4th September 2019.
EU agricultural outlook: Changing consumer habits to shape agricultural markets by 2030
EU consumption of pork will decrease from 32.5 kg per capita in 2018 to 31.7 kg in 2030. This decline will be compensated by higher exports, with world import demand that will continue to grow at a rate of 0.7% per year during 2018-2030.
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
The FAO Meat Price Index came in marginally lower, with only bovine meat prices rising during the month.
Germany allows the castration of piglets without anaesthesia for two more years
The transition period for the prohibition of the castration of piglets of less than 7 days of age without anaesthesia is extended for two years.