PIC South Africa hosts technical farmer’s day
Expertise of the highest level was shared during the recent technical farmer’s day hosted by PIC South Africa at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria in March with over 200 attendees.
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Smithfield Foods confirms discussions to acquire controlling interest in Campofrio Food Group
Smithfield Foods, Inc. confirmed today that the company and Pedro Ballve are currently evaluating a joint de-listing takeover bid to acquire the remaining approximate 50 percent of Campofrio Food Group, S.A. for €9.5 per share.
Machine actuated ceiling inlet exceeds expectations
The AC3010 4-Way Attic Inlet is the third generation of ceiling inlets from Double L and has actually exceeded expectations. This new machine actuated inlet corrects air distribution shortcomings and offers controlled 360 degree airflow.
Bulgaria notifies two new outbreaks of foot and mouth disease
The Bulgarian authorities have notified two new outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in the country.
Brazil sends a mission to China with the objective of exporting pork
This week the arrival in China of a Brazilian mission headed by the Director of the Animal Product Inspection Department of the Department of Agriculture, Luiz Carlos Oliveira, is expected. The objective of the mission is to continue negotiations for the sale of Brazilian pork in China.
USA - Sow herds increase
Federal data released Friday shows the swine breeding herd of U.S. hog producers grew slightly over the last three months and from a year ago.
James Olson Nominated to Board of Directors
Maple Leaf Foods announced today that James P. Olson has been nominated to join the board as an independent director and will stand for election at the Company's Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2011. He was identified through an independent global search firm retained by the board, and brings a strong mix of skills and experience.
VLA Scientific launches new interactive online catalogue for biological reagents
VLA Scientific has launched a new interactive online catalogue for biological reagents and diagnostic kits, enhancing our service to customers around the world. It will assist customers in conveniently accessing information on our extensive ranges of products in this area.
Groupe Grimaud - parent company of Newsham - and PEN AR LAN form international pig genetics alliance
Continuing the growth of its international pig genetics business, Groupe Grimaud, parent company of Newsham, has entered into an alliance with PEN AR LAN, an international pig genetics company with operations in France, Poland, Brazil and Canada.
France - The French Minister of Agriculture announces a plan for the prevention of suicide among farmers
The French Minister of Agriculture, Bruno Le Maire, has announced a national plan for the prevention of suicide among farmers.
Korea – FMD under control: livestock restriction lifted
The foot-and-mouth disease outbreak that has haunted farms nationwide seems to have come under control.
Spain – The “Early Indicators of Sustainability in Agriculture and Livestock Farming” study has been presented
The Technological Platform of Sustainable Agriculture presented last week the “Early Indicators of Sustainability in Agriculture and Livestock Farming”.
Campofrio Food Group closes the acquisition of 100% of Cesare Fiorucci
Today Campofrio Food Group closed the acquisition of Cesare Fiorucci. The transaction, set in motion in January, was successfully concluded, after having secured all the authorisations required for the merger under Italian law, as well as the go-ahead from the anti-trust authorities.
Italy - New outbreak of swine vesicular disease
Italy has given notice of the 15th source of swine vesicular disease in the country since the start of the year.
Russia - New African Swine Fever outbreak in Krasnodar Krai
The specialists of Kropotkinskaya regional veterinary laboratory detected genetic material of ASF virus in the samples of pathological material collected from dead and emergency slaughtered swine kept in a pig farm rented by a private person in the territory of agricultural and animal breeding complex "Kedr" located 2.5 km from village of Krasnoye, Voznesenskoye settlement, Labinsky Rayon, Krasnodar Krai.
U.S. Aims to test meat prior to selling
The Obama administration, hoping to prevent recalls, consumer illnesses and even deaths from contaminated meat, will unveil a proposal Tuesday to force companies to delay sending beef, pork and poultry to grocery stores while government inspectors complete tests.