USA - Hog farms record big drop in use of nonrenewable energy
In a study of energy use on Iowa hog farms, Iowa State University (ISU) researchers found a huge drop in the use of nonrenewable energy for pig production over the last 35 years.
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AgFeed Industries, Inc. Announces Filing of a Registration Statement for an Initial Public Offering of Shares in its Subsidiary AgFeed Animal Nutrition Holdings, Inc.
AgFeed Industries, Inc, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AgFeed Animal Nutrition Holdings, Inc., has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A ordinary shares.
Pig Signals now available in Russian
On Sunday 10 October, Chernigov Vladimir Vladimirovich, Deputy Head, Department Administrative and external relations MoA, was presented with the first editions of Cow Signals and Pig Signals in Russian.
Large US Red Meat Presence at SIAL
The U.S. red meat industry and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will be out in force for one of the world's biggest trade shows for food industry professionals.
China - Direct imports growing
Offal imports grew from 174,000 tonnes in the first six months of 2009 to 286,000 tonnes in the same period of 2010. Pork imports rose from 65,700 tonnes to 88,100 tonnes in the same period.
European Union - Animal by-products: adoption of new rules to simplify controls and reduce administrative burden and costs
A new set of implementing rules on animal by-products, endorsed today by the Member States in the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH), is expected to simplify controls and reduce administrative burden, while maintaining the existing high levels of human and animal health protection.
Stefan Vermaak new managing director for TOPIGS South Africa
TOPIGS South Africa (TOPIGS SA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Vermaak as Managing Director of TOPIGS SA effective from 1 January 2011.
Denmark – Increase in antimicrobial consumption in pigs in 2009
In 2009, the total antimicrobial consumption in pigs was 103.7 tonnes active substance, representing an 11% increase from 2008, while the consumption increased by 12% when measured in doses.
European Union earmarks €250 million to combat animal diseases and better protect both human and animal health
Aiming to further strengthen the protection of human and animal health, the European Union earmarked today more than €250 million to support programmes to eradicate, control and monitor animal diseases in 2011. Member States endorsed the financial package proposed by the European Commission during today's meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH).
Energy-saving heat pump keeps piglets comfortable
A Lancashire farming partnership has come up with a novel way of reducing energy costs on their pig unit.
Michael Brown to lead Farmland
Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced that it has named Michael E. Brown president and chief operating officer of Farmland Foods, Inc., effective October 4, 2010.
Semen Cardona incorporates new center for international trade
Semen Cardona, Spain's leading production multigenetic porcine semen doses for artificial insemination, has purchased the facilities that the Copaga cooperative had in Clariana of Cardener (central of Catalonia), which until nowadays were leased to multinational Ingafood (from Netherlands), a leader industry of the national pig sector.
Pfizer Animal Health announces 'Commitment to veterinarians' reaffirming pledge to support veterinary profession
U.S. initiative makes significant investment in addressing unmet needs of practicing veterinarians and students
USA - USDA dropped corn yields drastically
U.S. feed grain production for 2010/11 is projected lower this month based on reduced forecasts for corn and sorghum.
Denmark - New forecast shows red figures for pig farming
A new forecast from the Knowledge Centre for Pig Production shows that throughout the whole 2010-2012 period, deficits are expected for all types of pig farms.
Hong Kong lifts ban on pork from South Korea
Hong Kong has removed its ban on South Korean pork imports, becoming the first state to do so since Seoul was declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).