Taiwan: foot-and mouth disease sub-clinical infection in pigs
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on a pig farm.
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Ireland: Animal Health & Welfare Bill
The Animal Health & Welfare Bill has now been passed by both houses of the Oireachtas.
Philippines: agri grows by 3.3% in 1st Qtr 2013
The hog industry grew by 0.36%, valued at P44.87B at current prices.
Feeding for 30: Eight tips to keep sows eating through the summer
Promote consistent summer feed consumption for positive impact potential on sow breeding, lactation and long-term performance.
JSR study reveals that taking pigs to heavier weights and making a profit is possible
A recent trial conducted by scientists at JSR Genetics has revealed that it is possible to take pigs to heavier weights without this having a negative impact on profit margins.
China: foot-and-mouth disease in pigs
The Chinese veterinary authorities have informed the WOAH of the presence of pigs affected by the foot-and-mouth disease.
United States: APHIS reopens comment period for Swine Brucellosis and Pseudorabies Proposed Action Plan
The concept paper describes the agency's current thinking about changes being considered for the pseudorabies and swine brucellosis programs.
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
The study is aimed at providing EU policymakers with an improved understanding of which of the options is most adequate for pig meat production when weighing the costs against the benefits.
New partnership will see establishment of UK’s first Swedish Hampshire nucleus herd
A new partnership between JSR Genetics and Swedish processors HKScan will see the establishment of a Hampshire nucleus herd in the UK, meaning future supplies of boars and semen from this exceptional terminal sire are secure.
Scan Piggham further reinforced - HKScan obtains exclusive rights to NG Hampshire genetics
HKScan will acquire 100 per cent of Swedish Nordic Genetics and thus exclusive rights to Nordic Genetics' NG Hampshire genetics, which form the basis for the well-known Swedish pork Scan Piggham. The genetics have received increased international recognition for the flavourful meat and unique qualities.
Quality Equipment: New feed handling brochure
Suffolk-based pig equipment specialists, Quality Equipment, has produced a new brochure on feed handling systems.
Zoetis invites European swine veterinarians leaving their prints in their symposium and in the ESPHM 2013 congress
Zoetis invites European swine veterinarians leaving their prints in their symposium and in the ESPHM 2013 congress.
More articles on PRRS
We resume the section on PRRS (a disease that entails costs of 664 million dollars per year) with new authors and subjects, or updating subjects that we have already dealt with.
United States: wheat and coarse grain supplies projected up
Global 2013/14 wheat supplies are projected 3 percent higher than in 2012/13 and coarse grain supplies for 2013/14 are projected at a record 1,407.6 million tons.
Brazil: decrease in the pig meat exportations
Between January and April 2013 the Brazilian pig meat exports have decreased by 9%.
United States: USDA confirms porcine epidemic diarrhea virus
The USDA has confirmed that porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) has been identified in the United States for the first time through testing at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory.