2015 AASV Annual Meeting Sets Records
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) held its 46th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. February 28 – March 3, 2015.
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AASV Installs 2015 Officers
Dr Ron Brodersen was installed as the President of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians at the association’s 46th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.
United Kingdom: innovation is now open to farmers
First phase of new Countryside Productivity scheme set to boost innovation is now open to farmers.
United States: port congestion, economic headwinds slow January meat exports
January exports of U.S. beef, pork and lamb were down sharply from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.
Denmark: the effect of pig pen mates to be included in breeding programmes
Information about pigs' pen mates, advanced statistical models and genomic methods are some of the tools that researchers will use in a research project that aims to improve pig welfare and reduce their environmental impact.
Spain: meat products exports grow over 60% since 2009
The value of manufacturers' sales of meat products abroad exceeded €850 M in 2014, 10% more than in 2013 and 63% more than in 2009, representing 10% more than the previous year and 63% more than in 2009.
Brazil: increase of nearly one percent in pork production in 2015
USDA forecasts an increase of nearly one percent in Brazilian pork production in 2015.
VIV Asia 2015
VIV Asia, the international trade show based on the 'Feed to Meat' principle has been held in Bangkok, Thailand from March 11-13, 2015.
European Union: pork exports drop by 5% in 2014
In 2014, European pork exports dropped by 5%, reaching 2,938,907 tonnes.
Russia/Switzerland: channel for rapid exchange of information on veterinary certificates
Federal Food Safety Office of Switzerland and Swiss Embassy expressed gratitude to the Rosselkhoznadzor for establishment a channel for rapid exchange of information on veterinary certificates.
Canada: governments invest in on-farm food safety projects
More than half of all projects (165) will take place on hog farms.
United Kingdom: decrease in England breeding pig herd
Acording to Defra, the total number of pigs in England has increased by 1.5% since December 2013 to 3.7 million. Fattening pigs rose by 2.2% which was partly offset by a fall of 3.8% in breeding pigs.
Russia/ China: operations of pork producing establishments interested in export to China
The dialogue was focused on the forthcoming visit of Chinese experts to Russia aimed at familiarization with operations of pork producing establishments interested in export to China.
A Taste Of Success From Moore Work On Boar Taint
The study, by PhD candidate Karen Moore of WA Department of Agriculture and Food, also showed that androstenone was higher in entire male pigs grown out to heavier live weights (107kg v 74 kg).
France: China opens its market to French charcuterie
The Chinese inspection service (AQSIQ) recently published a list with the first three French establishments authorized to export cured meat products to China.
OIE and and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reinforce their collaboration
Several topics of mutual interest were explored, notably the prevention of AMR as well as animal disease information systems, including zoonosis.