Record on global pork exports in 2016
According to AHDB Pork, pork export volumes from the four major pig meat exporters (the EU, US, Canada and Brazil) excelled last year, exceeding 5.5 million tonnes.
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The production value of agriculture in the Netherlands (1950-2015)
As reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the production value of agriculture in the Netherlands increased more than tenfold over the period 1950-2015.
New ASF outbreak on a backyard farm in Moldova
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) a case of african swine fever (ASF) on a backyard farm.
Carmen Cía joins 333
We are very pleased to announce the addition of Carmen Cía to the 333 team.
A good year for pig production in Argentina
Last year was a positive year for pig production in Argentina, with increases in slaughterings, meat production and consumption.
Brasil: Animal Health National Plan
Among the measures there will be the evaluation of the state veterinary services and the intensification of the health emergencies service.
EU: New insights on perceptions of antimicrobial resistance
Do you think enough is being done to control or prevent overuse of antibiotics in farm animals? Do antibiotics kill viruses? These are some of the questions that EFSA asked farmers, veterinarians and consumers through its survey aimed at gauging awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the EU.
Danish Crown sells Plumrose USA
Danish Crown has signed an agreement to sell its American subsidiary Plumrose USA to Brazilian-based JBS, which is the world’s largest meat-processing company. The sale is based on the 4WD strategy, under which Danish Crown has decided to focus its business on Northern Europe and Asia.
Vion is concentrating its activities in Lower Saxony, Germany in Emstek and closing the location in Zeven
Today, the executive board of Vion Zeven AG has announced to employees, customers and suppliers that the slaughterhouse in Zeven will be closed.
Cambodia: Demand for meat rises
Cambodia’s expanding population, urbanization, economic growth and the changing consumption patterns of the population have created opportunities for the growth of the livestock sector in the country, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
English-Russian roundtable discussion on antimicrobial resistance
Specialists of the Department for Pharmaceuticals of the All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Veterinary Drugs and Feed (FGBI “VGNKI”) took part in the second roundtable discussion on “Antimicrobial resistance: action plan implementation”, which was held in the Residence of the British Ambassador in Moscow.
WVA Animal Welfare Awards 2017 supported by Ceva Santé Animale
The WVA is delighted to announce the creation of the Global Animal Welfare Awards 2017 co-founded and supported by Ceva Santé Animale.
Colombia: Historic results for pork with the Colombia Siembra seal
The pig industry of Colombia has been growing at a very quick pace in the last years.
Spain: increase in meat production in 2016
Pork, with 4,058,913 tonnes, stands out with 63% of the total meat production.
EU: Short-term outlook for agricultural markets 2017-2018
EU meat production reached a record level in 2016 but is showing signs of downward adjustments. Sustained pigmeat exports to China facilitated a recovery in the EU price.
United Kingdoms: Real Welfare report for pigs
The Real Welfare scheme is a unique, self-funded partnership approach between farmers and veterinarians. It was developed in response to the pig industry’s need and desire for science- based evidence to show where its husbandry standards were strong and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.