Italy - Influenza A/H1N1 2009 virus in pigs
The A/H1N1 2009 influenza virus has been found for the first time in a commercial swine herd in Italy.
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European Union - EFSA consults on the assessment of allergenicity of GM food and feed
EFSA’s GMO Panel has published for public consultation a draft report updating its assessment of allergenicity of GM plants and microorganisms and derived food and feed.
COGECA elects Paolo Bruni as new president
EU leaders from the EU Agricultural Co-operatives Confederation COGECA today unanimously elected Paolo BRUNI as the new President for the period 2010 – 2012. He will succeed Gert VAN DIJK whose term-in-office expires at the end of the year.
Russia - ASF situation
The situation connected with fulfillment of state measures on control of spread of the African swine fever in the territory of Russia has been discussed during the Session of the Intergovernmental Commission that was chaired by Elena Skrynnik, Minister of Agriculture.
European Union - Commission regulation: food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1161/2009 of 30 November 2009 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards food chain information to be provided to food business operators operating slaughterhouses.
European Union - The AVA makes a statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia
The The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) position statement on castration of piglets using CO2 anaesthesia is now clear and can be summarised as follows: "with respect to animal welfare and the aim of alleviating pain during and after castration of piglets, carbon dioxide anaesthesia would not seem to be an appropriate or advisable technique".
China - Hainan, the first province passes the National Inspection for Specific Animal Epidemic-Free Zone of Animal Husbandry
On November 25, the expert panel from MOA announced that over a 11-day on-site examination and evaluation, Hainan Province had passed the national on-site inspection for Specific Animal Epidemic-Free Zone.
European Union - Commission temporarily authorises France to grant limited amounts of aid of up to €15,000 to farmers
The European Commission authorised today a French scheme of an approximate budget of € 700 million which aims at supporting farmers who encounter difficulties as a result of the current economic crisis.
G. E. Baker Ltd: New marketing appointment
Kim French has been appointed marketing co-ordinator by G. E. Baker (UK) Ltd, where she will be responsible for a wide range of marketing functions.
Ufac appoints new sales and marketing manager
Dr Donald Lawson has been promoted to UK sales and marketing manager by Newmarket-based animal feed supplement specialists Ufac (UK) Ltd.
Thompson’s tip: Backlogs and stocking rates
Significant increases in stocking densities have been seen in finishing pens, especially among larger pigs, as various abattoirs have ‘rolled back’ their weekly kills.
European Union - Promotion of EU agricultural products outside the EU
The European Commission has approved measures to provide information on, and to promote agricultural products in third countries.
Japan, China, S.Korea sign food safety memorandum
Health ministers from Japan, China and South Korea agreed Monday to step up efforts to ensure food safety following concerns over pesticide-tainted Chinese-made dumplings.
USA - Farm sector income Is forecast to decline in 2009
Net farm income is forecast to be $57 billion in 2009, down $30 billion (34.5 percent) from 2008. The 2009 forecast is $6.5 billion below the average of $63.6 billion in net farm income earned in the previous 10 years.
Vietnam to phase out backyard pig farms
Vietnam targets to reduce the number of small-scale, backyard pig farms to 60% by 2010 from 75% currently and increase the percentage of improved pig breeds from 9.6% currently to 19.2% in 2010 and 26.6% in 2015.
European Union - John Dalli is the Commissioner-Designate for Health and Consumer Policy
John Dalli is currently the Maltese Minister for Social Policy, which includes health, employment and industrial relations. His previous posts include Parliamentary Secretary for Industry, Minister for Economic Affairs, Finance Minister and Foreign Minister. An accountant by profession, he is a senior member of the ruling Nationalist Party.