UK: Industry task force announces new farm antibiotic targets
The sector-specific targets were developed over the past year by a ‘Targets Task Force’, facilitated by the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture (RUMA) Alliance.
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UK: Swine dysentery outbreak in Yorkshire
The disease has been reported in the Whixley/Green Hammerton area, near York. Farmers in the area are urged to be vigilant and report any signs to their vet.
Amended list of products banned from import to Russia
The List of Agricultural Produce, Raw Materials and Food Products banned from import to Russia has been extended to include live pigs and several types of edible livestock byproducts and fats. The imposed restrictions will not affect domestic consumer availability.
Pork Quarterly Q4 2017: Steady growth in production brings trade into sharper focus
Looking into Q4 2017, global pork supply is expected to increase further, mainly driven by China, the US, Canada, and Brazil. While China’s pork imports have slowed down recently, they are likely to pick up again later this year, according to RaboResearch’s latest global Pork Quarterly.
Commission clears the creation of a joint venture by Evonik and DSM
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by Evonik Industries AG of Germany and Koninklijke DSM N.V. of the Netherlands.
EU: funding for more sustainable agriculture, food and rural development
European Commission announces €1 billion funding for more sustainable agriculture, food and rural development.
Royal De Heus starts development of new ‘Pig Nutrition Centre’
Royal De Heus is pleased to announce the construction of its ‘Pig Nutrition Centre’. This emphasises the ambitions of De Heus to take the next step in the continuous development of innovative pig feed solutions worldwide.
Green light for a new DanAvl
Now is the start of a new chapter in the story of DanAvl, which is about ensuring the Danish pig producers the maximum yield of the potential of billions on export markets.
EU scientific opinion: how to assess progress on reduction of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial consumption
A set of indicators will assist European Union (EU) Member States to assess their progress in reducing the use of antimicrobials and combatting antimicrobial resistance.
United Kingdom: Record low for sales of antibiotics for use in animals
Sales of antibiotics for use in animals in the UK have fallen to their lowest level since records began, exceeding a government target to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance (AMR) two years early.
United States: FDA releases 2015 National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with its National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) partners, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, released the 2015 NARMS Integrated Report.
Winner of Copa and Cogeca #livestockcounts photo competition chosen
Copa and Cogeca announced in Brussels today the winner of our photo competition which portrays the great livestock production practices that EU farmers and their cooperatives meet.
Russia forbids the entrance of pig products and live animals from South Ossetia
Russia has imposed a temporary prohibition on the entrance of pork from South Ossetia due to the presence of ASF.
Cargill, Diamond V to join forces to create leading natural animal health & nutrition business
Acquisition will accelerate growth and support healthier animals and more wholesome food production.
United States: NIFA invests in research to maintain healthy agricultural animals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced support for research to help maintain healthy agricultural animals.
Alltech Australia introduces new service to improve farm efficiency and environmental sustainability
Agri-environmental firm Alltech E-CO2 has a strong track record of success in Europe and in Oceania trials.