Germany: Slight increase in livestock in November 2014
The stock of pigs rose slightly by roughly 136,600 or 0.5% since May 2014.
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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.
Produmix organizes an advanced course in swine nutrition
Produmix organized a training session on swine nutrition for its staff.
Biomin announces opening of the Erber Research Center in Thailand
Built with natural, functional and sustainable materials, the Erber Research Center was recently opened on the grounds of Kasetsart University at its Khamphaeng Saen Campus.
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.
United Kingdom: Britain gets top rating in world animal welfare index
Britain is one of just four countries to be judged worthy of an 'A' rating in the Animal Protection Index published by the World Animal Protection organisation.
Colombia and Peru create the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
In this regard, ICA's Border Protection Deputy confirmed that Peru would like to gain in-depth knowledge of the Classical Swine Fever eradication program.
European Union: outcome of a trilateral ministerial meeting on animal welfare
Some member states noted that considering the high level of EU standards for animal welfare, reciprocity should be requested from third countries exporting to the EU.
Chile: important increase of the pork exports to Russia
During the first nine months of 2014 the Chilean pork exports to Russia have increased by 88.8%.
European Union: first three Rural Development Programmes get green light
The European Commission has approved the first three of 118 Rural Development Programmes (RDPs) aimed at improving the competitiveness of the EU farming sector.