Spain: slight drop in the swine census in May 2012 with respect to year 2011
With regard to the May and November 2011 total swine census a drop of approximately a 1.74% and a 1.85%, respectively, is seen.
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NewsInsects as a sustainable feed ingredient in pig and poultry diets
The use of insects as a sustainable protein-rich ingredient in pig and poultry diets is technically feasible.
European sow stall ban: 18 countries say they will be ready for the new legislation
In mid-June, the EU Commission announced that 18 Member States had confirmed that they expected all of their remaining pig breeders to be compliant with the new regulations by 1 January 2013.
Ufac: Martin Smith promoted to sales manager for the UK and Ireland
Eleven months after joining Ufac-UK as area business manager, Midlands, Martin Smith has been promoted to national sales manager for the UK and Ireland.
Anitox appoints European Business Development Manager
Anitox has announced that poultry executive Ian Hamilton will join the business as European Business Development Manager with effect from 1st January 2013.
British semen to Mexico
British pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd has been singled out to supply genetically-advanced semen to Mexico.
Ireland: pig numbers up
The total number of pigs in Ireland in June 2012 was estimated at 1,570,600. This represents an increase of 1.4% since June 2011.
Animal Welfare: Commission seeks smooth implementation of animal slaughter rules
The new rules will come into force on 1 January 2013 and will better integrate animal welfare considerations into the design and operations of slaughterhouses.
Council confirms its decision to maintain the existing EU legislation on ractopamine
The Council confirms its decision to maintain the existing EU legislation on beta-agonists, which bans the use of, and the import of meat from animals treated with growth promoters such as ractopamine.
Hog prices to remain under pressure
Rabobank expects global hog prices to remain under pressure in the first part of Q4 followed by a price recovery towards the end of the year and into 2013.
Mongolia confirms an outbreak of classical swine fever
The outbreak is located at a farm in Darkhan soum, Darkhan-ull.
Smithfield Moves Up Again on Newsweek's List of America's Top "Green" Companies
In Newsweek's 2012 ranking, Smithfield Foods finished 328th among the 500 largest U.S. businesses, compared to the company's 417th "green ranking" by Newsweek one year ago.
World pork production virtually flat as high feed costs temper growth
Global pork production is forecast nominally higher to a record 104.7 million tons.
European Union: new Commission proposal to minimise the climate impacts of biofuel production
The use of food-based biofuels to meet the 10% renewable energy target of the Renewable Energy Directive will be limited to 5%.
Canada: CFIA officially recognizes CSHB biosecurity standard
The aim is to assist the swine industry attain and apply the strategic objectives of bio-exclusion, bio-management and bio-containment of swine pathogens and zoonoses.
Striving for Production Excellence
Nearly 50 pork professionals from production systems across the United States were nominated for the Honoring Pork Caregivers program, which was initiated this year to recognize individuals who consistently put forth the extra effort to exceed expectations.