Korea reports the presence of FMD in pigs
The total population of susceptible animals in the holding is 670, of which 30 developed symptoms.
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360 sow pen wins OFC/RASE Practice with Science Award
The innovative and welfare focused 360o Sow Farrowing Pen, invented by Martin Barker, has won the 2015 OFC/RASEPractice with Science Award.
HKScan expands export footprint in Asia
HKScan celebrated the official opening of its Asian sales office with the launch of Omega-3 pork products in Hong Kong
United Kingdom: cost savings for pork processors exporting to the USA
Finished pigs from controlled housing destined to be exported to the US frozen, no longer need to be tested for trichinella.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency and EFSA enhance cooperation in risk assessment
The future cooperation focuses on two main areas: the collection, analysis and sharing of technical data in risk assessment...
Commission confirms members of Agricultural Markets Task Force
The Task Force will consist of 12 experts, all of whom have considerable experience and expertise from different aspects of the food chain.
Danish Farm Concept exports pig technology to Southeast Asia
Vietnam and the Philippines invest in the Danish model for pig production
First applications for aids for the private storage of pork
The requests during the first days amount 35,290 tonnes.
Chile beats a record in pork exports
In 2015, 55% of the Chilean pork was exported, so the Chilean industry has become established as a leader in meat exports.
35th Million Pig in the Topigs Norsvin Pigbase
Pigbase is the foundation of the Topigs Norsvin breeding and genetic program.
Osborne Unveils New Website
The website has been designed using the latest technology, making the site responsive and compatible with today’s browsers and mobile devices.
EU commits close to €161 million to combat animal diseases and zoonoses in 2016
Compared to 2015, an increased amount (7 million) has been allocated in 2016 for the implementation of eradication and control of African Swine Fever programmes, mainly in the 4 Member States where the disease has occurred in 2013.
Ymaging hits the market with a new PigWei system
Ymaging received funding and support from the EU project EU-PLF to develop a prototype pig weight measurement system (PigWei)
U.S. hogs and pigs inventory up 1 percent
As of December 1, there were 68.3 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1 percent from December 2014.
USDA issues updated Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease Federal Order
APHIS has reprioritized its needs going forward and will focus all remaining SECD funds towards diagnostic testing.
FAO: meat was cheaper than in 2014
Over the full year, meat was on average 15.1 cheaper than in 2014.