UK: FAWC favours movement in the pig industry towards free farrowing systems
The industry and other stakeholders should continue to explore ways to encourage up take of free farrowing systems.
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EU agri-food exports still at record level
The value of EU agri-food exports has resumed the positive trend (+13%), as monthly exports in September exceeded imports by €2 billion.
More than half of the Chilean pig production is exported
Some 55% of the Chilean production is exported.
Germany: Meat production down in the third quarter of 2015
The quantity of pork produced amounted to 1.3 million tonnes and was thus down by a mere 0.2% year on year.
Commission approves joint venture between Danish Crown and Westfleisch
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture by Danish Crown of Denmark and Westfleisch of Germany.
Minitube International Opens Subsidiary In The USA
Minitube International is excited to announce the opening on January 1, 2016 of Minitube USA, a fully owned subsidiary, to service the US and Canadian markets.
China expands the list of United States and Canada plants to import pork from
There are now 28 processing and cooling plants authorized to export pork to China, 22 American ones and 6 Canadian ones.
EFSA cannot conclude on the safety of ethoxyquin as a feed additive for any target animals
No conclusion on potential safe levels for other poultry, pigs, ruminants, fish and cats is possible.
Alltech 2015 Harvest Analysis confirms swine and poultry feed at risk for mycotoxins
The annual study surveyed 100 North American corn samples from across the United States and Canada from September to November 2015, testing for mycotoxin contamination to determine the risk posed to monogastrics.
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NewsPig slaughterings grow in Portugal
During the first 9 months of 2015, the pig slaughterings have increased by 6.4%.
Environment MEPs oppose new GM maize authorization
The Commission should not authorise the use of glyphosate-tolerant GM maize NK603 x T25 in food and feed, says a resolution adopted by the environment committee on Tuesday.
Alberta Pork: Help "Project Protein" Help Those in Need
Project Protein is a pilot project that recruits animals from the livestock industry to be processed into ground protein for food bank clients.
Russia imposed an embargo on food products from Ukraine
The Russian government decided to impose an embargo on the import of food products from Ukraine from next January 1.
China authorises new Brazilian plants for meat exportation
Three are beef, two pork and two chicken plants.