UE: minimum share of feed produced in the own holding for organic porcine and poultry species
In case of pigs and poultry, at least 20 % of the feed shall come from the farm unit itself.
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Keep sows cool this summer by managing rations, routines
High temperatures can result in decreased feed intake in swine herds if not managed for. Feed additives can help sows better dissipate the heat associated with feed intake so intakes remain stable.
BIOMIN energizes phytogenics business by acquiring German feed additive company
Animal nutrition company BIOMIN finalized the acquisition and integration of the German based phytogenic feed additive and feed flavorings company MICRO-PLUS.
Taiwan to separate US beef from pork in ractopamine dispute
Taiwan will separate the permits for importing beef and pork if it decides to open its doors to ractopamine-fed meat from the United States.
Ufac-UK appoints Scottish area manager
Ufac-UK David Turnbull has been appointed area business manager for Scotland and the north of England, by specialist feed supplements manufacturer, Ufac-UK.
Canada: improved food inspection model
The aim of the improved food inspection model is a more effective and efficient food inspection system with clearly defined responsibilities for industry and government.
Ireland: Minister McEntee launches a new group called Organic Focus
Minister McEntee emphasised that this new group is "a forum for meaningful discussion on issues that substantially impact the Organic Sector.
Malta: Pig population down by 34% in a year
In December 2011, the pig population amounted to 46,287 heads, down by 34.4 per cent, or 24,296 over 2010.
TOPIGS sows: 28.8 weaned piglets per year
Pig farms with TOPIGS sows produced an average of 28.8 weaned piglets per sow per year in 2011. The top 10% of farms achieved 31.6 weaned piglets per sow per year.
Feeding for 30TM initiative highlighted at World Pork Expo
Industry leaders discuss importance of sow nutrition and management at Land O’Lakes Purina Feed’s Sow Nutrition Forum.
Hypor first to market with Genomic Selection
Hypor today announced its first-to-market full Genomic Selection breeding program that enhances accuracy in genetic selection for pig breeding.
Quality Equipment: new housing and equipment brochures
Equipment and housing specialist, Quality Equipment, has produced three new brochures to help pig producers.
Poland: significant reduction in pig herd
In the last year, the number of heads of pigs has undergone a 12% reduction.
Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990/2010 and inventory report 2012
GHG emissions from the agricultural sector contributed nearly 10 per cent of total emissions in the EU-27 in 2010.
Cherkizovo Group invests in swine nucleus unit, acquires active land bank in Black Earth region to secure grain supply
OJSC Cherkizovo Group announces the acquisition of a set of agricultural assets in Central Russia. Acquired assets include a swine nucleus unit, grain storage facilities and an active land bank in one of the most fertile regions of Russia.
European Commissioner John Dalli promises to review the transport times for animals sent to slaugther
Nine MEPs handed over a petition to John Dalli (8hours.eu) signed by 1.1 million people.