Smithfield Foods shareholders approve strategic combination with Shuanghui International
At a Special Meeting of Smithfield shareholders held today, more than 96% of the votes cast were voted in favor of the transaction.
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PIC Italy and MARTINI SPA renew their collaboration up to 2019
Last July, MARTINI SPA and PIC Italy signed the renewal of their agreement for the supply of genetic and technical cooperation up to 2019.
Swine producers share strategies at Purina’s Wean-to-Finish VIP Event
Nutrition hosted its annual Swine VIP event last month in St. Louis, Mo. More than 70 producers, representing over 1.25 million pigs from eight states, attended the meeting to hear the latest research in wean-to-finish swine production.
Belarus adopts additional measures to contain ASF
Additional measures to eliminate and curb the spread of African swine fever were passed in Belarus.
Commission clears acquisition of Brazilian food processor Marfrig’s Zenda and Seara businesses by rival JBS
The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns, in particular because the overlaps between the activities of JBS, Zenda and Seara are limited.
Russia: new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
Russia has confirmed an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Bogdanovka village (Krasnokamensky District, Zabajkal'Skij Kray).
Brazil: increase in the agricultural production by 9.7%
The last data of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture show an increase in the agricultural production by 9.7%.
United Kingdom: changes to Real Welfare assessment protocols
This Group’s remit was to review BPEX’s Real Welfare Protocol and make recommendations to make the process more practical.
Denmark: increase of MRSA in pigs
Compared to 2011, the number of MRSA-positive pigs for slaughter has increased significantly: From 44% in 2011 to 77% in 2012.
MSD Animal Health To Present Important Data at 6th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress in Vietnam
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) to be Focus of Data Presentations.
CEVA in APVS 2013 - The Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress
The 6th Asian Pig Veterinary Society Congress (APVS 2013) will be held during 23rd - 25th Sept 2013 at White Palace Convention Center - 194 Hoang Van Thu st., Phu Nhuan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Genus to Acquire Génétiporc
Genus plc, a leading global animal genetics company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Génétiporc, the porcine genetics business of Aliments Breton Foods Group, the largest producer and processor of organic and natural pork in North America.
European Union: results of public consultation on future of organic farming
Regarding animal welfare, more than 60% of respondents strongly insisted on strengthening animal welfare standards for all types of agricultural production systems.
Partnership with JSR Genetics means big business for German franchise JSR Hybrid Deutschland
World-class genetics and advanced technical support has ensured JSR Genetics’ pig breeding franchise in Germany, JSR Hybrid Deutschland, has got off to a flying start since their launch in 2011.
Alberta Pork: Final Updated Pig Code of Practice Expected in Early 2014
The chair of the National Farm Animal Care Council's Pig Code Development Committee expects a final updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs in Canada to be released in early 2014.