First Session of the OIE “Improved Animal Welfare Programme”
The OIE “Improved Animal Welfare Programme” aims to improve the welfare of farm animals during transport and at slaughterhouses.
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Mexico could increase exports of pork to Japan
If Japan decides to accept pork from Jalisco, it could help the Latin American country capitalize further on Japan's preferential pork import tariff quota.
France: creation of the Cereals/Farmers Modernization Fund
The Cereals/Farmers Modernization Fund is a voluntary act so the cereals producers and the farmers are able to generate synergies.
Canada: governments and industry working together to support the hog sector
The task team and federal-provincial-territorial deliberations, government and industry officials have agreed on immediate actions to help the hog sector deal with short term financial pressures.
Genesus continues its expansion in China
Genesus and Fujian Yichan Agricultural Development Company Ltd. recently formed a long term technical, production and marketing agreement.
Ireland: extension to deadline for submission of applications under the Sow Welfare Scheme
The deadline for submission of applications under the revised TAMS Sow Welfare Scheme was being extended from end-October 2012 to end-January 2013.
Global pork trade continues slow expansion
Imports are expected to rise 1 percent to a record 6.8 million tons with greater demand from countries where growth in domestic production cannot keep pace with rising demand.
Russia: the biosecurity problems in the farms are the main cause of the spreading of the ASF
The assistants concluded that the main reason of the spreading of the ASF in the Krasnodar territory is the non-fulfilment of the biosecurity systems.
Interpig: financial comparison of pig production in 2011
All the countries that participate in Interpig, except USA, suffered losses in 2011.
Nedap launches new image and various products at Eurotier 2012
Nedap’s solutions enable sustainable growth for livestock producers – with a healthy balance between work, profit and welfare.
Anitox appoints new Sales Manager for The Benelux
Feed industry specialist Pieter Vos has been appointed by Anitox as Sales Manager for The Benelux countries, comprising Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Maple Leaf Announces Definitive Agreement to Purchase Puratone
The transaction is expected to close within a month, subject to court and regulatory approvals.
Alltech announces strategic 5 year research programmes with top Chinese Universities
Alltech is putting unprecedented resources into China, including transferring one of its senior vice presidents and the son of the founder, Dr. Mark Lyons, to China in January 2012.
Danish Crown: Successful bond sale
Two hours before closing, the banks reported Danish Crown's new corporate bond sold out.
New Managing Director at ZM Nove
Peter Sørensen was appointed as the President of the Management Board of Nove. At the same time Mr Max Sørensen was called down from the Management Board of Nove.
Animal welfare considered in trade and economic relations with the United States for the first time
The Transatlantic Animal Welfare Council (TAWC) welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of its report on Trade and Economic Relations with the United States.