Australia: Ag council to fight pork imports
The State Government's new Agribusiness Council has put the well-documented flood of pork imports high on its strategic battle plan.
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Ireland: Irish food and drink exports to China to grow 20% this year
Irish food and drink exports to China are set to grow by almost 20% this year to more than €150 million.
Australia: pig meat industry to continue to recover in CY 2012
Following a modest recovery in CY 2011, the Australian pig meat industry is projected to continue to recover in CY 2012. Inventory, production, and consumption are all forecast to increase at modest rates in CY 2012.
Pfizer and Guoyuan form joint venture to expand development, manufacture and distribution of animal vaccines in China
Pfizer Animal Health, a business unit of Pfizer Inc, and Jilin Guoyuan Animal Health Company, Ltd., an innovator in animal health vaccines based in Huinan, today announced an agreement to jointly develop, manufacture and distribute animal health vaccines in China. The new joint venture, Jilin Pfizer Guoyuan Animal Health Co., Ltd., will bolster the capabilities of both companies to offer a comprehensive range of vaccine products tailored to help China’s livestock producers meet increasing demand for a safe and abundant supply of pork, beef, dairy, and poultry from healthy animals.
PKM DUDA to vote on target equity
On September 21, the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of PKM DUDA SA will vote on a resolution authorizing the Board to increase the share capital of the Company within the target capital.
United States and Canadian hog inventory up 1 percent
United States and Canadian inventory of all hogs and pigs for June 2011 was 76.9 million head. This was up 1 percent from June 2010, but down 3 percent from June 2009.
United Kingdom : £2m advertising campaign
A £2 million "Make the Promise" advertising campaign for Red Tractor pork is launched. It will run for 18 months.
Trailblazing research provides new knowledge about sow milk production
Scientists from Aarhus University’s Research Centre Foulum have developed a pig model that can provide answers to how pregnant and lactating sows should be fed to improve their milk production. The model, which is the first of its kind in the world, is expected to provide knowledge that makes it possible to reduce piglet mortality.
Russia: increase in pork imports
During the first half of this year, pork imports in Russia have increased by 5%, compared with the same period last year.
Appointment in SKOV Asia Ltd.
Dr B Jose Chakkravarthy (38) has been appointed Sales Manager with responsibility for the markets India and Sri Lanka as of 11 July 2011.
Lithuania: mesures against Classical Swine Fever lifted
The EU Member States endorsed a Commission proposal to repeal the protection measures adopted after outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in June and July in Lithuania.
China: new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Chinese Veterinary Authorities sent follow-up report to the IOE informing about the appearance of a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in China.
France: continued reduction in the slaughter of pigs
In May of 2011, the production of pork in France decreased by 1%. In June of 2011 the downward trend in slaughters continued, with a decrease of 1.8%.
Spain: first semester sees an increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first semester of this year the number of pigs slaughtered in Spain has increased by 1.84% compared to the same period last year.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever
The veterinary services of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Food confirmed last week the presence of three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever.