High performance of EU agri-food exports continues
Published by the European Commission, the latest monthly trade report shows that European agri-food exports remain strong for August 2017 further increasing the trade balance to €2.4 billion.
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United States hog inventory up on September
According to USDA "Quarterly Hogs and Pigs (September 2017)", United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2017 was 73.5 million head. This was up 2 percent from September 1, 2016, and up 3 percent from June 1, 2017.
Canada: Government invests in the welfare of livestock
Investment of up to $1.31 million to the Canadian Animal Health Coalition (CAHC).
Germany: new drop in the commercialisation of veterinary antibiotics
Since 2011, the German pharmaceutical industry has the obligation of recording, yearly, the amount of commercialised veterinary medicines, specially antibiotics, and of reporting these data to a central register.
India’s Nagaland State launches AI scheme for pigs following the state’s landmark pig breeding policy
Since 80 per cent of pork in India is consumed in Nagaland, the State must build ‘pig villages’ and pig farms to meet the demand and also to increase the income of farmers.
Smithfield Foods Announces New, Industry-Leading Environmental Initiative, Smithfield Renewables
Smithfield Renewables will ensure the company meets its environmental commitments including its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025.
Thailand: No decision yet on US pork imports, says minister
No decision has yet been made on imports of pork from the United States and pig raisers and traders worried about the possible affect on their income should remain calm, the commerce minister said on Monday.
Hypor Libra* Shines Brightly
How do you improve on the world’s most balanced sow? The short answer is simple: Reach for the Star
USA: Pork producers applaud withdraw of GIPSA rules
The Trump administration announced it will withdraw regulations related to the buying and selling of livestock, a move strongly commended by the National Pork Producers Council.
Pork CRC Benchmarking Producers Progressing
Pork CRC benchmarking results for 2016-17 are in and the progress achieved by Australian pork producers has impressed CEO Roger Campbell.
AAVLD and Thermo Fisher Scientific Announce Recipients of Innovation in Veterinary Diagnostic Medicine Grant Program
Two recipients received $25,000 each in funding to pursue leading ideas that advance veterinary diagnostic medicine.
Pigs’ hot-weather drinking habits revealed
Contrary to accepted opinion, pigs don’t always drink more on hot days, they simply change their pattern of consumption.
MicroSintesis and Bio Agri Mix Sign Exclusive Agreement to Market Game-Changing Proteobiotic Technology to Canadian Swine Producers
Distribution agreement will create opportunities to reduce antibiotic use in the future
New USA Laboratory Expands AB Vista’s Support Services To Meet Growing Demand For In-Feed Enzyme Analysis
In response to a marked increase in customer requests for in-feed analysis, AB Vista’s US laboratory team has relocated to larger facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, close to the AB Vista US regional office.
Chile: The foundation stone of the Technological Centre for Food Innovation has been laid.
The Technological Centre for Food Innovation (Centro Tecnológico para la Innovación Alimentaria, CeTA) expects a public-private investment of CLP17,534 million.
France: decrease in the exposure of animals to antibiotics
The goals regarding the decrease in the use of antibiotics have not only been attained but exceeded.