United States: third strain of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Three naturally occurring US PEDV strains have been identified: the original PEDV, the PEDV with changes in the spike gene (INDEL), and the PEDV strain (S2aa-del).
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Smithfield Foods Reports Significant Gain in 2014 in Conversion to Group Housing for Pregnant Sows
Smithfield has transitioned 71.4% of pregnant sows on its company-owned U.S. farms
Lilly Finalizes Novartis Animal Health Acquisition
Eli Lilly and Company today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Novartis Animal Health, which will further position Lilly’s Elanco as a global leader in the animal health industry.
Corbett Named Vice President of Osborne Industries, Inc.
Osborne Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vicki Corbett has been named Vice President, CSM, by the company’s Board of Directors.
Fostera® PRRS Licensed to Help Protect the Whole Herd
Additional label claims help protect pigs from PRRS at every production stage
United States: USDA notes progress on SECD since Federal Order
APHIS noted its progress addressing Swine Enteric Coronavirus Disease (SECD) since issuing a Federal Order requiring the reporting of SECD to federal and state animal health officials.
Germany: Slight increase in livestock in November 2014
The stock of pigs rose slightly by roughly 136,600 or 0.5% since May 2014.
European Union: Commission clears acquisition of Nutreco by SHV
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Nutreco by SHV, both of the Netherlands.
New section: From the lab to the farm
In this new section, a recognized field veterinarian will discuss scientific articles from a practical point of view.
Economic black clouds
We think that administrations must take urgent actions regarding the crisis in the pig sector.
Cargill no longer pursuing acquisition of Nutreco
In reaching this decision, Cargill considered all relevant facts, including the attractiveness of acquiring Nutreco relative to alternative potential investments.
Maple Leaf Foods Provides Update On Its Network Transition
In the past four years, the Company has closed five plants, expanded three others, consolidated 17 distribution centres into two and built a 400,000 square foot state-of the-art processing facility.
Russia was authorized to export animal products to Angola
The Russian products may enter the Angolan market in the beginning of the following year.
European Union: Zootechnical conditions for trade of breeding animals
The European Parliament has just begun its examination of the proposal and is expected to adopt its position on 5 May 2015.
Ukraine reports a case of African swine fever in a wild boar
On the territory of the hunting ground Desnyansko-Starogutsky, a dead wild boar was found by the rangers.
Produmix organizes an advanced course in swine nutrition
Produmix organized a training session on swine nutrition for its staff.