Thompson’s tip: Check the basics to save feed
With the high price of feed focusing attention on feed conversion, ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson, advises pig producers to check that the basics are correct.
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Osborne Industries Adds Farrowing, Gestation Stalls
New farrowing stalls by Osborne address the two major economic concerns in farrowing: pre-wean mortality and sow appetite.
United States: commercial red meat production down from last year
Pork production totaled 1.95 billion pounds, down 5 percent from the previous year.
Holland: decrease of the pig meat exports
During the first nine months of year 2012, the Dutch exports of fresh and frozen pig meat have fallen by 16.5%.
Russia imposed temporary restrictions on importation of US pork and beef
Rosselkhoznadzor considered it necessary to impose temporary restrictions on importation of pork and beef from the USA to Russia. The restrictions will be imposed from February 11, current year.
European Union: Commission takes Poland to Court over nitrates and water pollution
Poland has still has not designated a sufficient number of zones that are vulnerable to nitrates pollution.
Canada: Governments invest $3.4 million into livestock research
Livestock and forage projects receiving funding in 2013 include new nutritional feeds for piglets.
EU and Brazil sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the area of animal welfare
During the Summit the leaders expressed satisfaction with the signature of the Administrative Memorandum of
Understanding on Technical Cooperation in the Area of Animal Welfare.
Truly Irish and Key Partners take on future of Irish Pig Industry
Truly Irish Country Foods are behind a recent drive towards more sustainable agriculture in Europe which has led to the development of a €1.68 million EU funded group called ‘THRIVE RITE’.
Latvia: new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars
The Latvian veterinary authorities have reported five new outbreaks of classical swine fever in wild boars.
European Union: pig feed production dropped by 2%
While pig feed production dropped by 2%, cattle and poultry feed have seen their production grow respectively by +1.5 and +1%.
United States: FDA announces reorganization for the Foods and Veterinary Medicine Program
These changes will strengthen the overall program and better enable FDA to meet its public health and consumer protection responsibilities related to food and veterinary medicine.
European Union: EFSA scientific opinion on safety and efficacy of methionine-zinc
The additive Met-Zinc is considered an efficacious source of zinc for all animal species/categories.
Nicaragua explains the pig meat imports from Canada
The Nicaraguan Ministry of Public Works, Industry, and Commerce explains that up to now no imports of pork or beef coming from or produced in Canada have been carried out.
Rick Barva joins Genesus sales Team
Genesus is pleased to announce Rick Barva joining with us as Territory Manager – Alberta, Saskatchewan and Montana.
Executive appointments at Anitox underpin company's plans for growth
Anitox has announced a number of key appointments to its Senior Executive Team to further enable the company to develop new global markets, expand into exciting new sectors and further enhance customer service.