Data loggers fitted as standard on ARM buildings
Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings is now fitting data loggers as standard to its new pig buildings. These will enable the buildings’ performance to be independently monitored.
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EU Commission publishes annual report on US trade
The European Commission has published its annual report on barriers to trade and investment in the United States. The report focuses on some key trade barriers and measures that prevent EU exporters from tapping into the full potential of the US market. It notes some continuing concerns and highlights a number of new barriers introduced in 2008.
Philippines - Drop in production to bring up pork prices
Pork prices in the Philippines are likely to go up as backyard pig production continues to fall due to diseases and rising production costs.
Thailand - Thai food production drops 3.5% in first half this year
Thailand’s food production fell 3.5% in the first six months of this year as the credit crunch lowered demand for food products.
Philippines - NMIS to issue licenses to meat processors
Philippine meat processors will no longer need to secure a license from the Bureau of Food and Drugs, but need only to get accreditation from the National Meat Inspection Service once the administrative order to eliminate the functional overlap is signed.
US - House approves new food-safety laws
The House on Thursday passed legislation to require more frequent inspections of food-processing plants and to give the government the authority to order the recall of tainted foods.
Vantarion's swine feed supplement packs a punch
Despite the absence of an agricultural industry here, local biotech firm Vantarion has developed a supplement that could significantly cut swine feed costs and improve the weight gain of livestock.
Sanofi-aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
Agreement includes option for sanofi-aventis to combine Merial with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in new equally owned joint venture with the new Merck. Future joint venture would be a global leader in animal health
Russia livestock production reduced by 12% in 2009
Analysts estimate that in 2009 the livestock production output in Russia may be reduced by 12% and the consumption may be down to 2,1 million tonnes.
UK - Organic review published
An independent review commissioned by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) shows that there are no important differences in the nutrition content, or any additional health benefits, of organic food when compared with conventionally produced food. The focus of the review was the nutritional content of foodstuffs.
USA - Food safety bill fails quick vote in House
The House of Representatives on Wednesday failed to pass sweeping food safety legislation by the two-thirds majority it needed under suspension rules that limited debate and banned amendments from being added on the floor.
Canada - Influenza A(H1N1) – Contained case in a swine herd in Québec
During its regular surveillance activities, the ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ), has detected one isolated case of A(H1N1) in a swine herd.
Vietnam - Blitz begins on food safety
The municipal authority is to step up its monitoring of livestock and poultry transportation, slaughter and production in the capital until the end of the month.
US interest in world’s largest farm equipment show continues to grow
This year, the biennial event with almost 2,000 exhibitors registered already including every important manufacturer from the sector worldwide is attracting even more interest from crop and farm equipment experts in the USA.
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus™ Advisor Training Program
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry can become Pork Quality Assurance Plus™ Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus™ program. The certification process requires attending a daylong training session and passing an exam at the conclusion of that session. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) at Iowa State University (ISU) will hold one such training Aug. 21.