EU food additives list enters into force
The new EU list further strengthens consumer protection and provides greater clarity for food operators.
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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.
Canada: revised Pig Code of Practice to be released for public comment
After almost three years of work, the revised Code of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals: Pigs will be released for public comment on June 1.
Taïwan: foot and mouth disease in pigs
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on a pig farm.
United States: AASV to conduct epidemiologic survey on PED
AASV is conducting an epidemiologic survey of PED-positive herds.
Lallemand: First public release from Monogastric Centre of Excellence
The Monogastric Centre of Excellence was present with a poster: Effect of administration of a single-dose of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM-I 1079 on incidence of neonatal diarrhea.
Alltech Launches Mineral Management Program
Alltech is launching a new mineral management program that aims to help their customers feed less organic trace minerals to their livestock and get optimal performance results.
United Kingdom: pork shipments higher year on year
For the first quarter, 68,000 tonnes of pork products were exported. Pork shipments were 23% higher year on year.
United States: PED update
Since April 28, ISU-VDL has diagnosed 36 positive cases.
OIE recognises Peru as free from foot-and-mouth disease
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has recognised Peru as being free from foot-and-mouth disease.
OIE 81st General Session: Recognition of official animal health status
CSF added to the list of diseases for which Member Countries can apply for official recognition of their disease free status.
Shuanghui and Smithfield Foods creating a leading global pork enterprise
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
ABN: reduce worms, not your profit
Now is the time to be thinking of worming your pig herd, reminds Ian Watson, ABN’s National Pig Specialist, who warns of the cost implications of harbouring a worm burden.