Russia: no renewal of trade in live pigs from EU
The measures proposed by the European Commission for resolving of the situation are not appropriate, that’s why the renewal of trade in live pigs is not possible now.
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Ireland: improvements to terms of Sow Welfare Scheme
The Minister accordingly announced that he is increasing the current investment ceiling of €300,000 per holding to €500,000.
EU organic logo fully up and running from 1 July 2012
As from 1 July 2012, the EU organic logo will be obligatory on all pre-packaged organic food products produced in EU Member States which meet the necessary standards.
European Union - Brazil dialogue on agriculture and rural development
The objectives are to promote mutual understanding and bilateral technical cooperation in the field of agriculture and rural development.
Ireland: increase in the value of pigs
The value of pigs output increased by 19.5%.
FAO and OIE unveil global strategy for control of foot-and-mouth disease
The aim of the FMD Global Strategy is to decrease the impact of FMD worldwide by reducing the number of disease outbreaks in infected countries until they ultimately attain FMD-free status, as well as by maintaining the official FMD-free status of countries that are already free.
New website aimed at helping pig producers remain profitable
Producing pigs profitably is an ever increasing challenge, especially in such a volatile yet regulated environment.
HIPRA AT IPVS 2012 in KOREA
HIPRA consolidates its positioning as the Reference in Prevention for Animal Health.
Genomic selection now used in TOPIGS dam lines as well
This means that sows and boars for breeding are now partly selected on the basis of information collected with genomic selection.
Alltech's 2012 Symposium is in the iBooks
The Alltech Symposium iBook offers an inside look at the annual international event through a collection of photos, videos and articles.
Russia: falls in beef and pork imports
Imports of pork were down four per cent for January to March compared with the same period of 2011.
Australia: correct pig handling lifts profits
ProHand is a training course designed by Melbourne and Monash University animal welfare researchers to teach piggery stockpeople correct pig handling and moving techniques.
European Union continues the increase in pork exports
Exports of pork from January-April increased by 6.6%.
Feeding for 30TM Program launches Facebook page
Industry-leading initiative shares sow nutrition and management tips for the U.S. swine sector through social media.
Ecolab collaborates with China's State Food and Drug Administration to provide food safety training
Ecolab and China's State Food and Drug Administration Institute for Executive Development (SFDAIED) are again partnering to conduct food safety training that aligns with the recent introduction of China's five-year food safety plan and reaches workers within the country's food service industry.
Belgium: Official opening of the Chinese market to Belgian pork
The Chinese authorities approved five Belgian companies to export pork to China.