European Union: adopted exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Lithuania
The measures should cover the animals delivered to the slaughterhouse as from 17 February 2014, the date of adoption of the Lithuanian preventive measures.
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Canada notifies to the OIE PEDv outbreaks
According to OIE, Canada has so far experienced 4 outbreaks (of which 2 clusters) of PEDv in 4 provinces with a total of 58 farms affected.
EFSA proposes reduction of maximum levels of zinc in feed
The introduction of the newly proposed total maximum contents would result in an overall reduction of zinc emissions from animal production of about 20%.
China: Denmark allowed to export cooked pork
Denmark has now become the first country that has been allowed to export cooked pork products, including the sausage.
Spain: drop of the invoicing in the Spanish animal health industry
Dogs and cats (22.61% of the sector), together with swine (35.37%) and cattle (25.77%) lead the species ranking one year more.
United States: current situation of the PEDv and SDCv
Since the start of the epidemic, more than 6,000 farms have been affected by the PEDv.
France cancels the importation of live pigs and pig products from US, Mexico, Canada and Japan
This decision confirms the prohibition of the importation of live pigs, pig semen and sperm (products that are rarely imported from these countries) and food products that contain pork.
Biomin partners with AllAboutFeed and VNU Exhibitions to bring the latest on mycotoxins to VIV Europe
This year, 2014, marks a decade since Biomin first started collecting and analyzing field data on mycotoxin occurrences around the world.
MSD Animal Health to Present Important New Data at the 6th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management
The studies are mainly focused on Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) and Reproduction Health Management.
British Pig & Poultry Fair demonstrates why producers should be proud of their industry
The British Pig & Poultry Fair is set to galvanise the industry this month with a top line up of technical forums and key note speakers to help grow our businesses.
ACMC: Transport hygiene vital
The PED in the United States emphasises the need to pay very close attention to vehicle hygiene, advises ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson.
MANE to acquire Cargill’s texturizing compounds business
MANE and Cargill agree on the sale of Cargill’s compounds business, including a plant in Rubi, Spain.
EU: € 23 million support to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries
The European Commission has approved 20 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries.
Canada: pork industry better equipped to prevent and respond to disease
Enhancing biosecurity and education to help combat the spread of pig diseases will help Alberta's hog producers maintain a healthy pork industry.
Dominican Republic: The Ministry of Agriculture creates the Division for guaranteeing the agriculture and food products harmlessness.
The Ministry of Agriculture has created the Hazards Analysis Division.
European Union: new report from Expert Panel on Nitrogen and Food
A new report from the Expert Panel on Nitrogen and Food, of the Task Force on Reactive Nitrogen, quantifies for the first time how much our food choices affect pollutant nitrogen emissions, climate change and land-use across Europe.