Italy: drop in fresh meat consumption
In 2012 the fresh meat consumption fell by 1.8%, whilst the consumption of cold cuts rised by 2.5%.
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European Union: Commission study shows cooperatives help farmers to capture more value added in food chain
Farmers’ cooperatives play an important role in helping farmers to capture a larger share of value added in the food supply chain.
Two innovative swine research studies exploring sow-piglet endotoxin transfer
Lallemand Animal Nutrition confirmed its commitment to swine research and in particular its focus on sow nutrition in peri-partum, with two innovative studies presented at the latest ‘Journées de la Recherche Porcine’ (swine research days) in Paris, a major event for the pig industry to stay abreast of swine research.
TOPIGS exports genetics to Bolivia
A total of 49 grandparent sow line animals and 10 Talent boars were delivered to Geporbol (Genetica Porcina Boliviana).
Spain: the slaughter of pigs increased during 2012
The slaughter of pigs increased by 1.55% with respect to the previous year, with a total of 42,391,369 animals slaughtered vs. the 41,743,363 pigs slaughtered in 2011.
EU-Peru Free Trade agreement: improved market access for agricultural products
Hams will be liberalised after 5 years. Exports of wines & spirits, pork products and olive oil will also benefit from preferential access.
United Kingdom: wean more pigs to be more profitable
The aim is to help every producer move towards an extra three pigs per sow per year weaned.
China confirms two outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in pigs and cattle
Chinese veterinary authorities have confirmed two outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in the southern province of Guangdong and southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region.
Germany: The Bundestag approved the amendment of Medicinal Products Act
Medicinal Products Act aims at reducing the use of antibiotics in animal production, with increased restrictions, more control and more transparency.
Four new companies join the Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español project
The Spanish association that promotes top quality serrano ham abroad, Consorcio del Jamón Serrano Español, now has even more members thanks to the incorporation of four new companies: Embutidos España, Jamones El Castillo, Jamones Centelles and Julián Mairal.
PIC and Shennong team up on China Nucleus Farm
PIC announces agreement with the Shennong Agricultural Group to jointly invest in the operation of a 1,000 sow Nucleus farm in China’s Yunnan province.
INVESA will attend VIV Asia 2013 once again
Invesa will launch RhemInvesaox premix in Thailand and will introduce its novelty Recofast.
First Chinese litters allow further expansion of JSR’s global breeding programme
JSR’s global breeding programme has seen its first litters born in China, signalling the spread of the company’s genetics into the most important market in the world.
Thompson’s tip: Keep an eye on stocking density
Pig finishers should keep an eye on stocking densities, particularly as pigs reach heavier weights, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company ACMC.
Chile: important increase of meat consumption in the last decade
During last year the Chileans consumed a total of 87.2 kg of meat per capita.
Ukraine's agriculture ministry proposes banning breeding and sale of non-identified farm animals
The bill bans the breeding, moving, slaughtering and sale of farm animals that are not indentified and registered according to the procedure established by the state.