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HIPRA introduces UNISTRAIN® PRRS to European swine veterinarians

In the framework of the European Symposium of Porcine Health Management 2013 (ESPHM), HIPRA presented UNISTRAIN® PRRS, the new effective alternative for the control of the most costly disease in pig production.

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Chile: new regulations on animal welfare

Last May three new regulations, whose purpose is to increase the monitoring abilities of the SAG (Agricultural and Farming Service) on animal welfare, were approved.

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European protein sources not yet an alternative for imported soybean meal

The demand for protein sources of European origin is increasing, but none of the current available European protein sources has a price – quality ratio that is competitive with soybean meal from South America.

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Netherlands: several organisations suggest the elimination of tail docking

The Work Group has pointed out that, although tail biting is a complex multifactorial problem, it seems possible to stop tail docking in piglets in the long term.

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Circovac® can protect piglets up to 21 weeks

CIRCOVAC® could provide protection for piglets against PCV2 up to the age of 21 weeks, according to new research revealed recently at the AASV (American Association of Swine Veterinarians) Congress.

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European Union: consumers’ situation and decision-making in the meat market

When asked about the most and least important factors that they take into account when purchasing meat, the most important factors for consumers are sensory cues, price and origin.

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New Zealand: Supreme Court blocks imports of consumer-ready cuts of raw pork

The Supreme Court has issued an order blocking imports of consumer-ready cuts of raw pork until it hears an appeal from the Pork Industry Board.

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Swaziland: national pig farmers association to be established

The association would oversee the operations of pig farmers, for instance, on whether they followed standards and helping them access local markets.

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Commission publishes annual report on EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

Of the 3,516 original notifications transmitted in RASFF in 2012, 332 concerned feed (9.4%).

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Spain: CReSA joins the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA)

The primary objective of the GARA will be to support through scientific actions the OIE and FAO efforts in the global control and, when feasible, the eradication of ASF.

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Russia: eight new outbreaks of African swine fever

There are a total of 1301 susceptible animals of which 148 are cases.

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ACMC: Thompson’s tip, Full stomachs waste feed

As part of the British Pig Health Scheme vets spend a lot of time in abattoirs observing lungs, says Paul Thompson, veterinary adviser to pig-breeding company ACMC

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United States: National Pork Board approves $450,000 in PEDV research funds

The National Pork Board has approved $450,000 in Checkoff funds to help speed research into finding answers to this new disease threat facing the domestic pork industry.

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Spain: the External Chair of Animal Welfare has been presented

The Minister of Agriculture, Miguel Arias Cañete, inaugurated last week in Cadiz the External Chair of Animal Welfare, a pioneering initiative in Europe.

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OECD-FAO expect slower global agricultural production growth

Global agricultural production is expected to grow 1.5 percent a year on average over the coming decade, compared with annual growth of 2.1 percent between 2003 and 2012.

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Adifeed & Lallemand celebrate last week their 5th partnership anniversary

Adifeed is a private company, with 20 people working full time since 2007.