Neogen acquires Prima Tech
Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has acquired the assets of Prima Tech Incorporated, a veterinary instrument company based in Kenansville.
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Mexico: The SAGARPA opens 54 international markets to the meat producers
During the first semester of 2013, the SAGARPA opened 54 markets in 34 countries for different Mexican animal derived products.
Colombia: new outbreak of classical swine fever
The affected farm is in a zone where vaccination was suspended from 1 June 2013.
Paraguay: restoration of "FMD free zone where vaccination is practised" status for two zones
Two zones in Paraguay fulfil the requirements of the Terrestrial Code to regain their status with effect from 1 November 2013 of “ FMD free zone where vaccination is practised”.
Brazil: Dilma promulgates the law that regulates the plant and animal health emergencies
Thanks to the new law, the Brazilian government will have more room for manoeuvre in case of animal health emergencies.
European Union: support for the promotion of agricultural products
€ 35 million EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries.
Danisco Animal Nutrition achieves FDA agreement for highly cost effective phytase dose for swine
DuPont subsidiary Danisco Animal Nutrition has achieved FDA agreement for a highly cost-effective lower Axtra® PHY dose level for swine (250 FTU/kg feed).
European Union: production of meat lower in 2012 than in 2011
According to Eurostat, poultry meat aside, production of other meat categories was lower in 2012 than in 2011: pig meat production for the EU‑27 declined by 2.1%.
Paraguay: preparation of a Pig Production National Plan is expected
The Vice-Minister of Stockbreeding, Dr. Luis Antonio Goiburú Vera, declared than a Pig Production National Plan must be prepared in Paraguay.
Benin confirms an outbreak of African swine fever
The outbreak is located in Parakou (Parakou), at the same location than in 2005.
Fancom: Pig farmer misses out on money
On 30 October last 20 pig farmers and other interested guests visited Fancom for a meeting on 'Smart Farming', organised by VarkensNet in collaboration with Fancom.
TOPIGS starts to banish boar taint from dam lines
TOPIGS has started to breed sows that produce offspring with less boar taint.
Ready to go Excenel® RTU EZ is now easier to use
Zoetis introduces new formulation of popular anti-infective.
European Union: GMO: Commission has requested a discussion with Member States
Commission asks Council to agree on its proposal to grant Member States more subsidiarity on GMO cultivation.
Brazil has increased its pig meat exportations by more than 600% in the last 15 years
Brazil exported 81,565 tonnes of pig meat in 1998, whilst in 2012 it exported 581,477 tonnes - an increase by more than 600%.