France: The IFIP develops an indicator of the competitiveness in the pig sector
Denmark presents the best index, with 0.79 points, followed by Germany (0.52), The Netherlands (0.51), and Spain (0.49).
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EU to check US wheat for GM contamination
The EC has asked EU member states to check imports of wheat from the United States which may be tainted with a genetically modified strain.
The affiliated enterprise of Dandong Port purchased a large number of American soybeans
On 4th June, BobMcDonnell (Governor of Virginia) announced that a Chinese importer would purchase 790-thousand-ton American soybeans from PerdueAgribusiness.
Spain: drop in the slaughterings of pigs
During the first trimester of this year the slaughterings of pigs in Spain have dropped by 2.67%.
Novel molecular type of Clostridium difficile in neonatal pigs, Western Australia
We investigated C. difficile prevalence in piglets in Australia and isolated a novel strain with a unique pathogenicity locus.
33,333 users!
The most veteran users will already know that number 3 is a magic figure for us, so reaching 33,333 users is especially thrilling for us.
TechMix awarded the “2013 AURI - Ag Innovator of the Year”
TechMix, along with Midwest Ag, is receiving the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) 2013 Ag Innovator of the Year award for the new soy protein technology, NutriVance.
USA-PED Update: more positive cases
There had been 113 positive cases by PCR or IHC on a total of 103 farms in 11 states.
India: PRRS affects pigs in Mizoram
Samples of dead and sick pigs were sent to the ICAR Research Complex where it was found that some of the pigs were infected with PRRS.
Boehringer Ingelheim pioneers biopharmaceuticals move to China
• First international company using cell culture technology to produce biopharmaceuticals in China
• Investment of over 35 million Euro
• Up to 65 new jobs
China: two more Chinese labs recognized as OIE Reference Lab
One of the two labs is the Swine Streptococcosis Diagnosis Lab of Nanjing Agricultural University.
EU food additives list enters into force
The new EU list further strengthens consumer protection and provides greater clarity for food operators.
FAO-Outlook for China: China is expected to become the world's leading consumer of pigmeat
China is expected to become the world's leading consumer of pigmeat on a per capita basis, surpassing the European Union by 2022.
France: decrease in pig production
During March 2013 pig production fell by 3.1% with respect to March 2012.
China - Mexico: bilateral cooperation
The two leaders agreed that Mexico will begin to export pork and tequila to the Chinese market.
France: The Agricultural commmercial relationships Mediator will work towards the improvement of the swine sector
The French Minister of Agriculture has asked the Mediator of Agricultural commercial relationships to carry out a mediation process between producers, processors and wholesalers.