Canada - Farm cash income down in 2009
Cash income for Canadian farm businesses amounted to $10.7 billion in 2009, down 1.0% from 2008. The decline followed increases of 20.1% in 2008 and 16.5% in 2007.
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Mexico - SAGARPA and farmers invest 900 million pesos in bio-digestors
In the last 3 years, the Mexican Secretary of Agriculture (SAGARPA), through the Shared Risk Trust (FIRCO), has earmarked 300 million pesos for the installation of 305 bio-digesters on 305 farms. Keeping in mind that for every peso donated by the federal government, the producers provide two, the total investment in the installation of bio-digesters increases to 900 million pesos.
European Union - Measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Bulgaria
COMMISSION DECISION of 19 January 2011 concerning certain protection measures against foot-and-mouth disease in Bulgaria.
Korea notifies 29 FMD outbreaks of serotype O
In a follow-up report sent to the OIE, Korea (Rep. of) notifies 29 foot and mouth disease outbreaks of serotype O.
Chile - Meat consumption on the rise
During 2010 the average per capita consumption of meat in Chile reached 71,8 kilos, equaling an increase of 3,5 kilos (5%) more than in 2009.
Europe chooses GIRO to conduct a European benchmark study of manure treatments
The GIRO Foundation Technological Centre (Catalonia) and the Danish Centre CBMI (Innovation Centre for Bioenergy and Environmental Technologies) have won a European Commission open competition to make a European inventory of livestock waste treatment activities and to define future trends that need strengthening in the EU 27.
Netherlands - Dioxin scandal in Germany reduces Danish exports of piglets
The problems in Germany are spreading to Holland, from where traditionally many pig producers transport their pigs to slaughterhouses in Germany.
European Union - The Commission announced the implementation of private storage of pork
Ministers were briefed by the Belgian delegation about the current situation of the pig meat market in the EU.
One year to celebrate the veterinary profession
This year marks the 250th birthday of the veterinary profession. The European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Policy (DG SANCO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) join forces to organise a series of events to celebrate the anniversary and highlight the diverse role of veterinarians across the world. Their partnership begins with the dissemination of six video clips promoting the profession to the public.
European Union - Strong EU farm policy needed to deliver affordable food
The future common agricultural policy (CAP), now being debated by EU institutions, must ensure food security for all citizens, maintain the vitality of rural areas and guarantee food production throughout the EU, say MEPs in a resolution drafted by Daciana Octavia Sârbu (S&D, RO), and approved in plenary on Tuesday.
Canada - Quebec hog producers’ carbon footprint below world average
Quebec pork producers have taken the initiative to assess their carbon footprint in response to consumer concerns over issues of greenhouse gas (GHG) generated by pork production. Results of a study by OCO Technologies found this footprint is below the worldwide average. The carbon footprint for pork production in Quebec is 4.16 kg of CO2 produced per kg of pork carcass.
Russia - The Rosselkhoznadzor imposes temporary restrictions on import of pigs and porcine from Germany
Currently, 1478 establishments in Germany export their products to the Russian Federation. The Rosselkhoznadzor requested German Veterinary Service to provide information specifying establishments that have been exported their live animals, feed, pork and poultry meat as well as finished meat products containing pork produced in the territory of Germany since November 1, 2010, excluding products each batch of those was tested for dioxin by German Veterinary Service with negative results.
Iowa Pork Industry Center - SowBridge Educational Series Builds on Subscriber Input
The successful distance education program SowBridge begins its fourth year in March 2011 and Iowa State University (ISU) animal science associate professor and extension swine specialist Ken Stalder said suggestions from subscribers help maintain the program’s value to the industry.
Feedtech-Croptech Pavilion at VIV Asia 2011 fully booked
Feedtech-Croptech Asia 2011, the brand new, special theme at VIV Asia 2011 is attracting high levels of attention from the international, exhibiting business community. VIV Asia focuses on the latest developments in the feed to meat market. The exhibitors at the Feedtech-Croptech Asia Pavilion are specialists in milling, processing, storage and handling of raw materials for the feed, food and fuel sectors. The interest in exhibiting exceeds all expectations. Space in the Pavilion is fully booked. Feedtech-Croptech Asia will be organised at BITEC, Bangkok from March 9 to March 11, 2011.
Vietnam to import more meat and feed ingredients
Vietnam needs to import more meat and feed ingredients to meet growing demand.
European Union - Guidelines for the distinction between feed materials, feed additives, biocidal products and veterinary medicinal products
Commission recommendation of 14 January 2011 establishing guidelines for the distinction between feed materials, feed additives, biocidal products and veterinary medicinal products (2011/25/EU) .