European Union: public consultation launched on animal cloning for food production
This consultation seeks to gather the views and opinions of all interested parties on the various aspects surrounding the issue of cloning for food production.
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USA: first-quarter pork exports up sharply
First quarter U.S. pork exports were 1.4 billion pounds, 15.8 percent ahead of last year.
Germany: 1.5% increase in meat production
During the first quarter, pork production accounted for 67.7% of total meat produced in Germany.
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Russia confirms a new outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar
The outbreak is located in the hunting ground «Dubrava», Okulovsky raion (Novgorodskaya Oblast) with 97 susceptible animals and 16 cases.
United Kingdom: Chinese take away British pork
British pork will soon be on menus in China following a £50 million deal reached by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.
U.S. pork industry moving toward open sow housing as an alternative to gestation crates
In recent years, a growing number of major U.S. companies that demand and supply pork products have adopted strategies that explicitly move away from direct or indirect use of gestation crates in pork production.
New section: Farm data analysis
In these articles, coordinated by PigChamp, we analyze the data collected at the farm in order to suggest changes for increasing the production efficiency.
Animal science graduate student receives national award
“The objective of her current research project is to determine the economic value of genomic selection for swine genetic companies,” he said. “And she’s already worked on using the litters per sow per year figure to reduce non-productive days of a sow in a breeding herd. Results will help producers make better decisions with their sow herds.”
European Union: cutting animal transport times is just the start, says Agriculture Committee
Cutting transport time to eight hours must be supplemented by other measures, such as support for local slaughterhouses and meat processing plants...
USA: organic livestock producers have new options for animal health emergencies
The rule allows the use of two parasiticides—fenbendazole and moxidectin—in organic livestock production as emergency treatment.
Mexico: increased pork production
The increase in total meat production was due to the increase specifically of sheep meat, pork and beef by 8.5%, 4.3% and 2.6%, respectively.
USA: pork exports post strong first quarter growth
U.S. pork exports finished the first quarter 8 percent higher in volume (598,058 metric tons) and 20 percent higher in value ($1.66 billion) than last year’s record pace.
Denny's moves to end gestation crate pig confinement in its supply chain
Iconic diner is the latest restaurant chain to tackle this critical animal welfare issue.
Harrisvaccines founder lauded by ISU for achievement in economic development in Iowa
Professor and Harrisvaccines Founder and President, D.L. "Hank" Harris, D.V.M., Ph.D., has been selected to receive the Iowa State University Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa.
Guatemala confirms two new outbreaks of classical swine fever
The affected farms are located in Guatemala and Suchitepequez Departments.