FAO: global food prices continue to drop
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 175.0 points in August, an increase of 2.2 points (1.3 percent).
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Russia confirms a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
The outbreak is near the state border of Russia and China.
Ohio State researcher develops innovative vaccine for profit-draining swine virus
The new vaccine is also enclosed in biodegradable nanoparticles, which improves its efficacy and its absorption by a pig's immune system.
Merck Animal Health introduces next generation of Circovirus Protection
Merck Animal Health is offering the first porcine circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) vaccine - Circumvent® PCV G2 - for use in pigs as early as 3 days of age.
Nedap presents innovations for the pig farming sector at Space 2013
From 10 - 13 September Nedap will present itself at SPACE 2013 in cooperation with its business partners Aco Funki (Hall 6, stand B20) and Agid (Hall 7, stand B22).
Animine: Mineral balance in pig farms debated at the EAAP Conference
More than 1300 participants came to the 64th Annual Meeting of the EAAP (European Association of Animal Production) in Nantes (France), in the last days of August.
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333 newsNew section: pig production statistics
Data about censuses, meat production and structure of the pig farms presented in a very visual, simple, quick, and easy-to-use graphic format.
Mexico: campaign for the promotion of the TIF seal of quality
The goal of this campaign is to divulge the benefits of consuming foods with this seal as, for instance, the good hygiene and health conditions with which they are produced.
Shuanghui International and Smithfield Foods Receive CFIUS Clearance
Shuanghui International and Smithfield Foods announced that the companies have received clearance on their proposed transaction from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
USA: CIFOR foodborne illness response guidelines for food
The CIFOR Industry Guidelines provide step-by-step approaches to important aspects of outbreak response such as preparation, detection, investigation, control, and follow-up.
Brazil and the UE present an animal welfare cooperation memorandum
The goal of the agreement is to improve the husbandry systems and the level of protection of the animals intended for the production of food.
LEVUCELL® SB seminars in China
Invited by Lallemand Animal Nutrition China’s exclusive distributor Beijing Hi-Link International Biotechnology Inc., David Guillou gave lectures in 2 seminars in China.
Energetic Approach by Carbon Conscious Pork CRC
Australia’s pork industry has embraced the benefits of on-farm biogas energy.
Danbred North America adds Abell to its Genetics Team
Danbred North America announces the addition of Caitlyn Abell, Ph.D., to its team.
Canada pledges to continue to fight U.S. M-COOL
Canada's agriculture minister is pledging to continue the fight against U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling.
The EU publishes an informative brochure on ASF
The brochure informs, among other aspects, about the detection of sick animals and how to act in case of suspicion of the disease.