TOPIGS introduces new feeding advice for sows
TOPIGS introduces a new feeding advice for their sows. Nowadays, highly productive sows have different nutritional needs compared to sows a few years ago.
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SCA NuTec rebrands to Provimi
As from September 1, specialist animal nutrition company SCA NuTec will become known as Provimi. Provimi UK will remain based in Dalton, North Yorkshire. Its product portfolio includes pig diets, specialising in piglet creeps, and ruminant nutrition products.
AGCO to acquire GSI Holdings
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced that it has agreed to acquire GSI Holdings Corp. from affiliates of New York-based Centerbridge Partners, L.P. for $940 million.
Russia: the system to control residues is not equivalent to its EU counterpart
An initial assessment by the FVO experts has found that the state system used to control residues of banned and harmful substances in animals, animal products and feeds in the Russian Federation is not absolutely equivalent to its EU counterpart.
OIE launches a web space dedicated to antimicrobial resistance
Arising from its mandate for the protection of animal health and veterinary public health including food safety, OIE is highly concerned about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and has decided to create a dedicated web space to provide updated and relevant information on the subject.
Netherlands beginning to export pork to China
Dutch pig producers have gained access this year, for the first time, to the Chinese market. The high demand for pork in China has obliged Beijing to permit imports from other countries to fulfill the need.
USA: Progress on FTAs
The submission to Congress today by President Obama of free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Colombia is a positive step toward improving the U.S. balance of trade and creating new jobs in America, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) said.
USA: USMEF releases livestock ID/Traceability economic assessment
A study assessing the impact of traceability and animal identification programs on the international market for red meat has been released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Ukraine, Europe agree to increase grain export quotas
During the latest round of talks between Ukraine and the European Commission, it was decided to increase grain export quotas from 20 thousand tons to 2 million tons in conclusion of a free trade area agreement between Ukraine and the EU.
Belgium in the list of Member States free of Aujeszky's disease
Belgium has now submitted documentation in support of its application to declare that Member State free from Aujeszky’s disease.
United Kingdom: electronic pig movements will be written into legislation
Up until 1st october, the electronic recording of pig movements has been written into legislation.
Murphy-Brown's Don Butler appointed to USDA's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee
Smithfield Foods announced today that Don Butler, director of government relations and public affairs for Murphy-Brown LLC, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee (ATAC) for animals and animal products.
3tre3 launches in Italy
After 13 years leading the dissemination of information on swine production in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English we decided to launch the site in Italian. As of today, October 3, 2011 www.3tre3.it is up and running.
Sanofi has chosen the city of Lyon to establish the global headquarters of Merial, its animal health division
Merial, a world leader in animal health and a division of the Sanofi Group, is establishing its global business headquarters at Lyon. Merial is historically well-established there, with 1400 employees and six sites in Lyon and the surrounding region.
EU: Council enables consumers to make healthier dietary choices
The Council approved a compromise text aimed at ensuring that food labels carry
essential information in a clear and legible way following a second-reading agreement with the European Parliament. This means that the new regulation is now adopted.
China: pork imports set to hit a record
China's pork imports are likely to hit a record this year, but the surge will have limited influence on surging prices, analysts said.