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A new method of diagnosis allows the detection and differentiation of five porcine viruses in a single run

Researchers of CReSA and CENSA have developed a real-time PCR system for the detection and differentiation of PCV-2, PRV1, PPV and TTSuV1 and TTSuV2.

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Russia: the development of the feed sector

According to Rosstat, Russia produced 20 MMT of feeds in 2012, which is 5.4 MMT or 37 percent more that in 2009.

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European licence for new oedema vaccine

European-wide approval has been granted to Ecoporc Shiga, the first one-shot vaccine against oedema disease in piglets. The vaccine, developed and launched by German vaccine specialists, IDT Biologika, provides reliable immunity against this lethal disease estimated to affect 100 million piglets per year world-wide.

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Czech Republic: pork production down

In Q1 2013 the meat production amounted to 108 651 tonnes, i.e. by 2.8% less, year-on-year. Production of all main categories was lower, y-o-y: beef (−3.5%), pigmeat (−3.1%), and poultrymeat (−1.9%).

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Merial Forum Reports on the Wide Range of Factors Affecting Swine Reproduction

Improving the performance of swine reproduction requires attention to a wide range of health, genetics, nutrition and management factors, according to speakers at the fifth Merial Swine Forum, held in Budapest, this April.

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United Kingdom: survey of buildings being used for pig production

Many buildings are at least 20 years old but producers can’t invest in replacements.

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Commission proposes landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain

The package will introduce a single piece of legislation to regulate animal health in the EU based on the principle that "prevention is better than cure".

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Australia-New Zealand defending against foot and mouth disease

The two countries will work more closely together focusing combined defences against the threat of FMD.

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Amino acids and hydroxy trace minerals highlights at 19th Orffa Benelux symposium

On Wednesday 17th of April Orffa Additives organized its yearly Benelux symposium. The highlights of this year were amino acid nutrition in piglets and a completely new type of trace minerals for all animal species. Hydroxy trace minerals (Intellibond®) are recently approved in EU and the interest for monogastrics as well ruminants were discussed during the symposium.

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Uruguay: meat consumption increases

According to the kind of meat, beef, with 60 kg (61.1%); poultry, with 20 kg (20,4%); pork, with 14 kg (14.4%); and lamb, with 4 kg (4.1%) stand out.

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Retail Council of Canada grocery members’ commitment on sow housing

The Retail Council of Canada believes that sows should be housed in an environment where their pregnancy, health and well-being are taken into highest consideration.

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United States: APHIS has declared six areas of Italy to be free of swine vesicular disease

The importation of pork or pork products from these areas presents a low risk of introducing swine vesicular disease into the United States.

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United Kingdom: Total Income from Farming is estimated to have fallen between 2011 and 2012

Total Income from Farming is estimated to have fallen between 2011 and 2012 by 14 per cent (£737 million) in real terms after adjustment for the effect of inflation, to £4,704 million.

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Serve sufficient sows for financial performance

A herd can achieve excellent farrowing and mortality rates yet still be under-performing financially if the farm is not selling the required total kg of pigmeat annually, points out Paul Thompson, veterinary adviser to pig-breeding company ACMC.

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Spain: increase in the exportation of foods and drinks in 2012

The exportations of pork products (cured ham, cured sausages, etc.) have grown by 12%, reaching 2,908 million euros.

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Pig stress syndrome linked to gene defect

A defect in a gene called dystrophin is the cause of a newly discovered stress syndrome in pigs, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have found.