EU pigmeat exports are expected to reach a record
Thanks to the boost in exports to China, EU pigmeat exports are expected to reach a record level in 2016 at 2.4 million tonnes (+18% on annual basis).
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EU pigmeat prices on the rise
EU pigmeat prices went above the 2015 price level by half May and reached 150 EUR/100kg in mid - June.
Argentina will assign quotas on the entrance of Brazilian pork
During the first 5 months of 2016, the entrance of pork (especially of Brazilian pork) has grown by more than 50%.
Chile issues the first digital certificates for pork exported to Russia
The Chilean pork is the first to join this treaty with the EEU.
European Commission proposes signature and conclusion of EU-Canada trade deal
Over 140 European Geographical Indications of food and drink products will enjoy a high level of protection in the Canadian market.
Rabobank: China to Increase Pork Imports
China needs to increase imports to cover the supply gap in 2016. In total, we expect China to increase pork imports by 30%.
Pig manure paves road to sustainable asphalt
A new replacement for petroleum is coming from an unlikely source -- pig manure! It turns out that pig waste is particularly rich in oils that are very similar to petroleum. And while these oils are too low grade to produce gasoline, they may still work where the rubber meets the road.
German pig population continues to decrease
According to provisional results of the semi-annual livestock survey, the pig population decreased by just under 600,000, or 2.2%, from November 2015. That was the lowest figure in the last five years.
Food demand to rise strongly in coming decade
As incomes improve, especially in emerging economies, demand for meat, fish and poultry will demonstrate strong growth.
UK: Listeriosis guidance published
New guidance has been published, aimed at healthcare and social care organisations, to help reduce the risk of vulnerable groups in their care contracting listeriosis.
Three viruses trending to becoming more common?
Among the possible infectious causes are porcine teschovirus (PTV), porcine sapelovirus (PSV) and atypical porcine pestivirus (APPV).
HIPRA presents its “SMART VACCINATION CONCEPT” at IPVS/ESPHM 2016
In swine, the “SMART VACCINATION CONCEPT” is spearheaded by UNISTRAIN® PRRS, the first and only vaccine in the world of animal health that includes RFID technology in its label.
Pork CRC Working To Drive Down Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The project included emissions from feed production, housing, manure management and meat processing and assessed 14 production units across different states and different production systems for at least 12 months.
Future work of Codex on antimicrobial resistance
A dedicated Codex task force on AMR chaired by South Korea will take the new work forward.
EU compound feed production in 2015 vs 2014
Pig feed and poultry feed grew by respectively 0.6% and 1.2%.
New section on pig reproduction
In this new pig333's section, several international experts write articles on pig reproduction.