Nedap electronic sow feeding system a viable production option in the U.S.
Innovative and automated system allows sows to be fed individual rations in a group housing setting.
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Mexico: collaboration agreement for encouraging productivity in the stockbreeding sector
The General Stockbreeding Coordination and the FIRA have signed a collaboration agreement for encouraging productivity, developing the productive potential and fomenting highly competitive production systems.
FAO: the Andean countries are just one step away from eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease
The FAO's project that supported the efforts of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru for eradicating the foot-and-mouth disease ends with a success.
USA: red meat and poultry production in 2015 is projected to be above 2014
Pork production is expected to increase as producers respond to the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) by increasing farrowings and feeding hogs to heavier weights.
Russia confirms an outbreak of FMD in pigs
Evgeny Nepoklonov, Chief of the Rosselkhoznadzor has informed the OIE about a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease affecting pigs, with 4070 cases.
Alltech’s 30th Symposium Examines the Future of the Food Chain
From antibiotic-free meats to healthy bees, anticipating the future of the food chain is one of the keys to successfully feeding a rapidly growing world population.
Mexico: OIE report on the situation of porcine epidemic diarrhea
Positive cases were identified by RT-PCR in 17 states. To date, it has not been possible to isolate the virus.
Chile: increase of the EU tariff-free pork quota
The entrance of tariff-free frozen pork from Chile to the EU increases by 1,000 tonnes.
Canada: biosecurity plan for British Columbia livestock reduces risks of disease
The funding provided to British Columbia Pork Producers Association results in immediate action to reduce the risk of PED arriving in British Columbia.
USA: demand for DDGS is growing in foreign markets
During 2013, total DDGS exports reached 9.7 million metric tons, more than double the 4.5 million metric tons of total exports in 2008.
Danisco Animal Nutrition Launches New Value-Add Services for Phytase and Betaine customers
Danisco Animal Nutrition has announced the global launch of two exclusive, value-add services for customers.
Zoetis accepting nominations for Pig Caregivers Award
Program honors farm employees who have shown exceptional commitment to swine care.
Japan authorises Costa Rica to export pork
Four Costa Rican companies have been authorised to export to Japan because they fulfil the health requirements demanded by the Japanese market.
Philippines: production in the livestock subsector went up
The major source of growth was the hog industry which expanded by 1.25 percent.
European Union: protection of animals during transport
The Council did not request the Commission to present a proposal to enhance the protection of animals during transport.