Argentina strengthens the measures to avoid the entrance of PRRS
Due to the detection of PRRS in Uruguay in late July, the SENASA adopted several measures to protect the national pig production.
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Perú starts to export pork to Bolivia
Two Peruvian companies have already received the authorisation, as they fulfil the health and harmlessness safety margins demanded by the importing country.
FAO: Global cereal output heading for a new record
FAO raised its forecast for global cereal production to 2 611 million tonnes, an all-time record. Worldwide stocks of cereals are also expected to reach an all-time high by the close of seasons in 2018, according to the latest FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief.
APHIS proposes to recognize Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
This newly proposed action would relieve CSF-specific restrictions on the importation of pork and pork products from Mexico.
The French pig production drops
In the first semester of 2017, pig production fell by 4.7% with respect to the same period in 2016.
Mexico: negotiations for exporting more products to China
Health authorities from both countries analysed the health protocols for exporting avocados from Jalisco, and Mexican bananas, pig by-products, horse meat and beef.
APHIS announces Malta’s status for certain swine diseases
After a thorough evaluation, APHIS determined that the surveillance, prevention, and control measures implemented by the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Malta are sufficient to minimize the risk of introducing these diseases into the United States. View the determination here.
Student placement will help monitor piggeries
As data services assistant, Liv will be analysing performance data from new and existing ARM piggeries that are monitored under a system provided by Farmex.
New strong cooperation of Danish companies creates an international focal point in Herning
14 Danish producers within the pig industry have chosen to think outside the box and to be creative by establishment the Danish Pig Academy.
Greengage Lighting makes strategic acquisition of Isotera’s assets
Isotera developed the iPower inductive energy technology that reduces the installation cost to compensate for the increased outlay of LED lighting.
New Hypor Libra* Sow Reduces Feed Costs From Farrow to Finish
The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra star) is the world’s most ‘prolificient’ sow: the sum of prolific and efficient.
Spain: increase in the exports of pork and pork products to Mexico
Spain is the fourth pork supplier to Mexico, only beaten by the USA, Canada and Chile.
Canada: hog production up
Hog producers reported 14.1 million hogs, up 2.1% from July 1, 2016, marking the fifth consecutive year-over-year increase.
Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO of Novartis
Novartis announces CEO Joseph Jimenez to retire from Novartis in 2018. Vasant Narasimhan appointed CEO, effective February 1, 2018.
Brazil updates its veterinary inspection system
The new model includes control practices already proven in the USA and the EU.
The USA agrees to export pork to Argentina
US pork will enter the Argentinian market for the first time since 1992.