Japan lifts H1N1 voluntary movement restraint
The voluntary movement restraint was lifted on 23 October 2009.
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EU - Commission proposes concrete actions to improve functioning of the food supply chain in the EU
The Commission has agreed a Communication that aims to improve the functioning of the food supply chain in Europe. The recent sharp decline in agricultural commodity prices alongside persistently high consumer food prices has raised concerns on the efficiency of this crucial sector of the European economy.
United Kingdom - Pig farm incomes up
Specialist pig farms saw the largest percentage increase in farm business income in the 12 months to February 2009, but this was from a particularly low base.
China to lift swine flu-inspired ban on US pork
Chinese officials have agreed to lift the ban on U.S. pork imports they imposed last spring out of fear of swine flu.
UE - Commission temporarily allows Member States to pay farmers up to €15,000 in state aid
The European Commission agreed to allow Member States to pay farmers a one-off payment of up to €15,000 in state aid.
Young farmers gather at Agritechnica
Two-day programme to focus on careers, cross-border exchanges
IDEXX Laboratories Announces New Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Test Kit
PRRS X3 test delivers 99.9% specificity and 90% reduction of false positives
Canada - Suffering Manitoba pork producers get more money
The federal and provincial governments announced that an additional $70 million has been added to the AgriStability program, allowing producers to get an advance on 75 per cent of the estimated public funding they would receive for the year.
Global opportunity for pig industry people
People with a passion for the pig industry have a unique opportunity to study and travel as BPEX and Merial Animal Health are jointly sponsoring a Nuffield Scholarship award this year.
EU - Animal welfare labelling: Commission report launches in-depth political debate
The European Commission adopted today a report in which it outlines a series of options for animal welfare labelling, to facilitate an in-depth political debate with the other institutions. The overall goal of policy in this area is to make it easier for consumers to identify and choose welfare-friendly products, and thereby give an economic incentive to producers to improve the welfare of animals.
Iceland's pigs infected with A/H1N1 virus
The Food and Vetarinary Authority in Iceland has reported to the OIE the first case of A/H1N1 in pigs in the country.
Ukraine strengthens protection of its borders against African swine fever
Ukrainian frontier guards are taking measures to avoid appearing and spreading of the African swine fever virus in Ukraine.
Canadian hog herd drops in 2009
Hog inventories on Canadian farms declined 7.3 per cent between the third quarter of 2008 and the third quarter of 2009.
Antibiotic resistance: An ecological perspective on an old problem
The American Academy of Microbiology convened a colloquium October 12-14, 2008, to discuss antibiotic resistance and the factors that infl uence the development and spread of resistance.
France - Sarkozy announces 'unprecedented' farm aid plan
French President Nicolas Sarkozy addressed the demands of farmers’ unions and agricultural employers in a speech on Tuesday, promising to protect the industry through one billion euros in government loans, 650 million euros in aid, and tax cuts.
Netherlands - Big reduction in the number of swine herds
According to Rabo Bank in their report entitled “The future of swine livestock in the Netherlands”, Netherlands will have only 4,400 swine herds by 2015, which is somewhat less than half the number of herds in 2005.