Wisconsin adopts new swine rules
New rules requiring swine entering or moving within Wisconsin to originate from a herd that has been tested for PRRS and SECD.
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Antimicrobial resistance: AVMA takes steps to address a critical health issue
On January 6, the AVMA took significant steps to help the veterinary profession prevent antimicrobial resistance in both animals and people.
AB Vista to launch industry’s first phytate reference guide at IPPE
The guide will contain details of average phytate levels for a range of raw materials available across the world.
ASF is still active in the Eastern EU countries
Since June 2017, these countries have notified 3,089 outbreaks in wild boars and 122 in domestic pigs.
DanAvl now becomes DanBred
DanBred will market, sell and advise on pig genetics worldwide.
Brazil: New projects on animal welfare
The MAPA will hire specialists and technical teams with the aim of raising awareness on and training in animal welfare in the farming field.
Pig production in Russia is still growing
Between January and November 2017, Russian pig production increased by 6.5%.
Stability of EU compound feed production in 2017
The industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the EU-28 in 2017 reached an estimated level of 156.7 mio. t, i.e. 0.2% more than in 2016, according to data provided by FEFAC members.
Armagh chosen for ‘future looking’ pig conference
Advances in Nutrition for Future Challenges is the name being given to a progressive producers seminar to be held in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh.
Zoetis Launches Suvaxyn® PRRS MLV In the European Union
New modified live vaccine (MLV) against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus for the active immunization of pigs.
Transatlantic Merger Expands Stoneheaven presence
The merger of two major players in animal health and nutrition consultancy has created an industry presence with transatlantic reach and expertise.
France: decrease in pig production in 2017
During the first nine months of 2017, the drop in pig slaughterings in France was more noticeable than at a European level: -2.7% of heads.
New ASF outbreak confirmed in Romania
The current outbreak, notified by the WOAH, has been detected on a backyard farm.
EFSI transaction in Bulgaria so far: €100 million to Biovet
Thanks to the EU budget guarantee, the EIB was able to offer the company this loan and as a result we will see more R&D activity in rural areas in Bulgaria, leading to growth in the economy and new jobs created.
Promoting Europe's agricultural products: Commission increases funding
The Commission will give additional funding of €169 million to promote EU agricultural products throughout the world - €27 million more than in 2017.
APHIS recognizes Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is recognizing Mexico as free of classical swine fever (CSF).