Russia: new outbreak of African Swine Fever in Krasnodar
Russian veterinary authorities have reported a new outbreak of African Swine Fever on a commercial farm in Leninsky (Krasnodar).
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New management post for Ufac-UK
Richard Jones has been appointed as mill administrator by specialist feed supplement manufacturer, Ufac-UK. This is a management trainee position for Richard, who will be based at the company’s Woolfox Mill at Oakham in Rutland.
Pfizer Animal Health launches FosteraTM PCV a new porcine circovirus vaccine
Nearly every pig in Canada receives a vaccine for protection against porcine circovirus (PCV), and now swine producers have a new option for efficacious protection with the registration of Fostera PCV from Pfizer Animal Health.
China: Pork prices still climbing
Pork prices in China rose to a record high of 26.22 yuan ($4.1 yuan) a kilogram last week, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce.
European Union: General report regarding the application of the hygiene regulations in small establishments producing meat
In a number of other areas where flexibility could provide ad-hoc solutions in small capacity
establishments the CA have so far not taken any action. The result was, however, that in small
establishments visited which could not benefit from flexibility measures non-compliance was more frequent.
USA: CVM announces the availability of the NARMS 2009 executive report
The report summarizes, in an integrated format, NARMS data on non-typhoidal Salmonella and Campylobacter isolates recovered in 2009 from food animals at federally inspected plants, retail meats, and humans. The report also includes susceptibility data on Escherichia coli isolates recovered from retail meats and chickens. Summary data from prior years are also included.
DSM Nutritional Products establishes Nutritional Lipids
DSM Nutritional Products, based in Switzerland, today announced the formation of Nutritional Lipids that will combine Martek’s algal DHA Ω-3 and ARA Ω-6 products and DSM Nutritional Products’ polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFAs) portfolio, making DSM the world’s leading innovator and supplier in this category. Nutritional Lipids will focus on developing and positioning innovative nutritional lipids products. The business will leverage Martek’s technology and market position in the U.S., and DSM Nutritional Products’ unique global asset footprint, marketing and sales, and premix network to capture significant global growth opportunities and accelerate international expansion.
Superior growth repressing effect of HiZox on E.coli pathogenic strains
Animine presented recent experimental data conducted at the Free University of Berlin (Institute of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine). The study compared HiZox, a new potentiated source of zinc for piglets, to analytical grade zinc oxide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.