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Agreement on Commission proposal to boost the use of organic and waste-based fertilisers

The new rules will facilitate the access of organic and waste-based fertilisers to the EU Single Market. It also introduces limits for cadmium and other contaminants in phosphate fertilisers.

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EU: salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis remained stable, listeriosis continues to rise

The number of reported cases of salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis has remained stable over the past five years, although listeriosis continues to rise.

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USA: Senate and House passes 2018 Farm Bill

The House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill conference report, sending the bill to the president’s desk for his signature.

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Japan confirms 48 new CSF outbreaks

All the outbreaks are located in the province of Gifu and affect both wild boars and domestic pigs

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Myanmar suspends pork imports on threat of African swine fever

Although ASF has yet to reach Myanmar, which imports pigs and pork from China for local consumption, the government is raising efforts to curb the illegal trade of pork.

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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.

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8th International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases, ISERPD 2019

Chile will host the most relevant swine disease conference, worldwide.

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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.

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Shaanxi, new province affected by ASF in China

So far, there are 21 provinces affected by this disease.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.