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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.

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.

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).

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.

United Kingdom: £20 million for farming and forestry businesses

A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment.

Australia: Methane emissions stand to boost farmers' income

The Australian Government today launched the first methodology to be approved under the Carbon Farming Initiative, which will provide pig farmers with the opportunity to earn carbon credits for reducing methane emissions from manure.

European Union - Animal Welfare: protection during transport improved but more needs to be done

The protection of animals during transport has improved but the report also highlights a series of problems hampering further improvement in the transport conditions of these animals.

Russia to ban German pig imports from Nov 15

Russia will temporarily ban imports of live pigs from Germany over antibiotic levels in the animals, the head of the country's agriculture watchdog said Wednesday.

Russia notifies two new outbreaks of ASF

The outbreaks are located in in Rostovskaya and Voronezhskaya Oblasts.

Estimating the substitution of distillers' grains for corn and soybean meal in the U.S. feed complex

The growth potential for U.S. feed consumption of DDGS is expected to follow a similar trend, with beef cattle consuming the majority of DDGS, followed by dairy cattle, swine, and poultry.

Smithfield Packing to consolidate packaged meats production and close portsmouth, Virginia Plant

The Smithfield Packing Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc., announced today that it would shift production from its Portsmouth, Virginia plant to Kinston, North Carolina and permanently close the Portsmouth facility in early 2013. The Portsmouth plant produces hot dogs and lunchmeat.

PIC announces completion of major export to Korea

PIC has completed delivery of 2,300 grandparent stock from Canada to franchise partner, PIC Korea. The elite breeding pigs were flown in 3 shipments to supplement local supply in populating large-scale multiplier farms owned by Korea’s largest independent producer, Sansugol.