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.
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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.
USA: USDA predicts record corn harvest
Corn production for 2012/13 is projected at a record 14.8 billion bushels, up 2.4 billion from 2011/12.
Registration now open for 2012 Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open
The annual event, set for Tuesday, July 24 at Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames, benefits the Lauren L. Christian Endowment which provides financial support for students and continued swine and pork educational opportunities through Iowa State University (ISU).
Now FosteraTM PCV offers flexible dosing to help prevent PCV2 viremia
Fostera™ PCV is the only PCV vaccine that can be incorporated into vaccination programs using either two doses or one to help prevent Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) viremia and help control lymphoid depletion.
Land O'Lakes Purina Feed Launches Feeding for 30TM Program
Industry-wide initiative highlights need for attention on sow nutrition and management in the U.S. swine sector.
Danish Crown adjusts capacity
At an extraordinary meeting on Thursday evening, the Pork Producer Committee in Danish Crown has recommended that the slaughterhouse in Esbjerg be closed at the end of August this year.