France: CSF in feral pigs has been eradicated in Bas- Rhin and Moselle
France has informed the Commission about recent developments with regard to classical swine fever in feral pigs.
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Italy: the export of pork from Sardinia is to be banned
Although not yet published officially, Brussels has decided to ban exports of pork from Sardinia.
Guatemala has reported an outbreak of CSF
The outbreak is limited to a farm in Sacatepequez and includes a total of 16,130 susceptible animals.
Russia expects WTO entry
Russia’s accession to the WTO cleared a major hurdle when the WTO Working Party on its accession approved, ad referendum on 10 November 2011.
European Commission publishes the 2011 edition of the Pocketbook on Agriculture and fishery statistics
According to published data Germany, Spain and France are the largest producers of pig meat in the EU27.
Storage and handling - Key to effective vaccination program
A vaccine program can help prevent many potential problems for producers. However, if vaccines aren't stored and handled correctly, the program can be ineffective.
Call for abstracts: 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health management
The 4th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) will be held from 25-27 April 2012 in Bruges (Belgium).
Virbac enters in a new technology alliance in food-producing animals vaccines
Virbac has entered into a new strategic alliance in food-producing animals vaccines, by setting up a joint-venture with the Taiwanese company Schweitzer Biotech Company (SBC).
Dempster's unveils new ad campaign featuring hockey star Sidney Crosby
Dempster's, Canada's Bakery, is launching a new advertising campaign featuring hockey star Sidney Crosby. The campaign, which focuses on the importance of eating healthy, nutritious grains as part of a balanced diet, will feature television commercials along with in-store and online promotional giveaways.
Germany to review antibiotics use in farm animals
Germany is to review the use of antibiotics in farm animals and possibly introduce new rules restricting their use.
European Union: Farm policy reform plans debated by ministers and MEPs in Brussels
The debate focused on direct support for farmers, market regulation, rural development and the financial implications of the reform proposals. This was the first time in the EU's history that legislative proposals for farm policy reform were discussed in the one room by the two co-deciding bodies - the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.
United States hog inventory up 1 percent
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2011 was 66.6 million head. This was up 1 percent from September 1, 2010 but down slightly from September 1, 2009.
Thailand: 13.3 million livestock dead in Thai floods
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has reported an estimated losses of 13.3 million of livestock in the ongoing floods that have swept through central Thailand.
Technology transfer manager joins Prairie Swine Centre
Lee Whittington, President of Prairie Swine Centre, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kenneth Engele to the management team. Meeting the needs of pork producers, service sectors, and industry associations through the delivery of a timely and effective Technology Transfer program has been a crucial part of Prairie Swine Centre’s success.
Cherkizovo Group commences production at three new sites
OJSC Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, announces the commencement of production at three new complexes within its pork segment.
Fight against diseases and zoonoses: EU earmarks 214 million euros to better protect human and animal health
The EU earmarked yesterday more than €203 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases and zoonoses, aiming to further strengthen the protection of human and animal health in 2012.