Ukraine: until November 20, the export potential of wheat may be over
Until November 15-20, 2012, the potential of the grain exports (5-5.3 mln tonnes) can be completed.
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European Union: Maroš Šefčovič takes temporary charge of health and consumer portfolio
The move follows the resignation of former Commissioner John Dalli on 16 October 2012.
Harrisvaccines to develop FMD vaccine
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded Harrisvaccines a $1 million-plus contract to develop a vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease, one of the world’s most economically devastating animal diseases.
EUROTIER: Special showcase on farrowing welfare
Innovations combine welfare needs of sows and piglets with efficient production techniques.
European Union: FVE releases “Responsible use of antimicrobials” leaflets
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe publishes new leaflets on responsible use of antimicrobials. Two short, easy-to-read leaflets summarise crucial guidance.
Mexico formally joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)
From now on, Mexico is the tenth member of the TPP. This allows Mexico to fully participate and have a bearing on the negotiations of all the matters that are a part of this initiative.
Peter Grothues appointed Managing Director of Exhibitions at DLG
Frankfurt am Main-based DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft e.V.) and DLG Service GmbH today announced the appointment of Peter Grothues as Managing Director of the Exhibitions Department.
Croatia will be allowed to export pig meat to the European Union
The European Commission approved to allow Croatia to export, without limitations, fresh pig meat and pig meat products to the European Union markets.
Nepal-China ink five-point agreement to speed up Nepal's agriculture sector
The agreement was also reached to begin joint agriculture research works the sector of horticulture, cultivation of cereal crops, poultry, pig farming and seeds productions of maize.
IFAH white paper underlines the economic and social costs of animal diseases
The report concludes that animal diseases have economic impacts much beyond the direct costs caused by disease itself.
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NewsUnited Kingdom: advertising ban on antimicrobials the right decision
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the decision to prohibit the advertising of antimicrobials directly to animal keepers from 2013 in a bid to reduce antimicrobial resistance.
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NewsNew tool predicts piglet’s nursing ability
The immunocrit, which measures newborn piglet serum immunoglobulin, is simple, inexpensive, rapid, and accurate.
World Nutrition Forum 2012 in Singapore
For the first time, the BIOMIN World Nutrition Forum was held outside of Austria.
Bierlein joins Purina Animal Nutrition team
Purina Animal Nutrition announces the hiring of Rebecca Bierlein for the Great Lakes area of the Northeast region.
PRODUMIX was present as exhibitor at VIV China 2012
PRODUMIX granted "BREED CHINA", the country most notable digital magazine and pig reference in the sector throughout China, an interview with the directors and technical manager.
August pork exports lower than a year ago
U.S. pork exports in August were down 6 percent in volume (175,310 metric tons) and 7 percent in value ($495.5 million) compared to a year ago, but these totals were up 10 percent and 6 percent, respectively, from the previous month’s performance.