Denmark: Government strengthens organic production with new action plan
Organic plan for Denmark paves the way for a closer and binding collaboration between the local, regional and state authorities.
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Mexico declares the state of San Luis Potosí free from Aujeszky's disease
This declaration, signed by the principal of the SAGARPA, Mr. Enrique Martínez y Martínez, has a positive impact on the promotion of the state's pig production.
Rick Bergmann new Canadian Pork Council Chair
At a recent meeting of the Canadian Pork Council (CPC), Mr. Rick Bergmann received the country-wide support of his peers, and will lead the charge for the Canadian pork industry in the upcoming year at the CPC’s helm as its Chair.
EU report provides basis for effective fight against development of resistant bacteria
Comparison of antimicrobial consumption data in animals and humans in 2012 revealed that overall antimicrobial consumption was higher in animals than in humans, although contrasting situations were observed between countries.
Italy: the confirmed PED outbreaks are due to a low-pathogenicity strain
The four outbreaks have been confirmed by the IZS Brescia, that pointed out that the culprit is a low-pathogenicity US strain.
United States: thousands of containers of pork stranded on ports
Slowdowns by dock workers at the ports in Long Beach, Los Angeles and Oakland, Calif., and in Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., have stranded thousands of containers of pork and other farm products over the past several months.
United States: Obama proposes single agency to oversee U.S. food safety
The Obama administration would combine the food safety responsibilities of the Agriculture Department and the Food and Drug Administration under one roof.
DSM: Nutritional Sciences Award
Open to scientists worldwide, this award is about recognition and rewarding outstanding scientific achievement in animal nutrition and health, as well as sustainable farming.
Canada: tests find first positive PED environmental sample in Saskatchewan
It was reported this week that the first ever PED-positive sample in Saskatchewan was detected towards the end of January.
Russia: Uniform registration system for veterinary medicinal products for the Eurasian Customs Union
The Rosselkhoznadzor has presented a project to the Eurasian Customs Union that proposes the Introduction of a uniform registration system for veterinary medicinal products.
United Kingdom: Results of the 2013 animal welfare survey
96% of red meat slaughterhouses and 96% of white meat slaughterhouses were compliant with animal welfare.
Robert W. (Bo) Manly IV Retiring From Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today that Robert W. (Bo) Manly IV, executive vice president and chief synergy officer, has retired from the company effective Friday, January 30, 2015.
Canada: Governments announce $3.8 million for livestock and forage research
Three projects will look at controlling Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED).
Korea: pork exports drop sharply
According to data by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation and the farm ministry exports of fresh pork plunging 35.6 percent on-year.
United Kingdom: Average Farm Business Income is forecast to fall on specialist pig farms in England
Average Farm Business Income is forecast to fall by around 20% to £51,500 on specialist pig farms.
Russia restricts the import of pork from Ukraine due to CSF
Rosselkhoznadzor had decided to impose temporary restrictions on imports of pork, pig products and breeder pigs.