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Europe 2020 Strategy: contribution of agriculture
The Council held a political debate on the contribution by the agricultural sector to the mid-term review of the Europe 2020 strategy.
Germany: the veterinarians are worried for the ASF situation in the EU
The German Veterinary Association (Bundestieraerztekammer) has voted, unanimously, for the approval of a decision destined to avoid the entrance of dangerous animal diseases.
Brazil: almost 40% of the pork exports are sold to Russia
In September they represented 39.60% of Brazil’s exports.
Rabobank: global pork industry in a rapidly changing trade landscape
With the peak of the 2014 PEDv outbreaks behind us, the global pork industry was faced with another challenge in the shape of the Russian import ban affecting EU, US, and Canadian markets.
EFSA: GMO Analysis software for comparative assessment
The user-friendly program, which can be downloaded free of charge from EFSA’s website.
FAO: Curbing the risks of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus
One of the main strategies for curbing the spread of emerging diseases is to stop the virus from being introduced into non-infected areas.
European Union: bumper EU-28 cereal harvest this year
Copa-Cogeca released final EU-28 cereals estimates for the 2014/15 marketing year, showing a bumper crop up 6.1% on last years levels.
ACO FUNKI A/S acquires Egebjerg
The acquisition is a natural part of ACO FUNKI A/S' growth strategy and will, among other things,
strengthen the company's position both on the Danish market and foreign markets.
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NewsEvolution of the numerical productivity during the last decades
France has been, continuously, the country with the highest productivity in comparison with Spain and The Netherlands, reaching 28.70 weaned piglets per sow and year in 2013.
USDA will no longer accept older format identification for pig exports as of November 1, 2014
As of November 1, 2014, USDA will no longer accept former methods of identification; specifically, CFIA-allocated site identification numbers and metal Health of Animals (H of A) tags.
Prevent early culling by preventing sow lameness
Feeding complexed zinc, manganese and copper can help promote culling by choice rather than by necessity.
Chilled fallen stock on pig units could offer better management and biosecurity
Chilling fallen stock on pig units could lead to improved management, reduced disease risk and potential cost savings in the supply chain
China starts to export pork to Russia
According to Rosselkhoznadzor, on October 11 for the first time since 2004, 800 tons of pork were shipped to the Russian Federation.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
Spain: consumption of the different kinds of meat
During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.During the last four years (2010-2013), the most consumed meat in Spain has been fowl, followed by pork.