Denmark - Merger of the Slaughterhouse Research Institute and the Technological Institute
The Slaughterhouse Research Institute in Roskilde will merge with Technological Institute as of 1st October 2009.
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Russia - Meat production to grow by 9.8% for 1st half
Russian meat production including by-products of the first grade grew by 9.8% to 1.5m tons in he first half of 2009, if compared with the same period last year, Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reports.
Pancosma expands footprint in Asia
Swiss speciality feed additives manufacturer Pancosma S.A. is expanding its distributing network throughout Asia.
China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. to Launch Patented Cactus Hog Feed
China Kangtai Cactus Biotech Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CKGT), a vertically integrated grower, developer, manufacturer and marketer of a variety of cactus-based products in China, announced today that the company plans to begin marketing cactus hog feed in the forth quarter in 2009, following the successful launch of cactus cattle feed and fish feed in July 2008.
JSR conference celebrates 20th anniversary
The Annual JSR Technical Conference, this year entitled ‘Opportunities in Turbulent Times’ is taking place on Tuesday 15 September at Nottingham University, the Sutton Bonington Campus.
Belarus temporarily bans pork imports from Lithuania
Belarus has imposed a temporary ban on importing pigs and pork products from Lithuania, reported the Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Foodstuffs on Tuesday.
Korea - Breeding of chickens up, pork down amid flu fear
Pork has been many Koreans' favorite source of protein for many years but its consumption has declined sharply over the past few months since the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza A.
Mexico - slight decrease in meat production in 2008
The latest figures from INEGI show a 0.1% decrease in meat production in Mexico in 2008 compared to the previous year. The most affected sectors were ovine, with a 13.9% decrease, pig meat, with a 3% decrease while beef production increased by 1.65%.
European cereals production in decline
European farmers and agri-cooperatives have estimated the 2009 cereals harvest in the EU-27 at 309.4 million tonnes.
USA - FDA supports banning antibiotics for growth promotion, feed efficiency
The Food & Drug Administration's second highest ranking official, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, testified that his agency "supports ending the use of antibiotics for growth and feed efficiency in the United States."
Swine Transition Seminar Set for Pork Producers Facing Economic Difficulties
Continuing poor economic conditions are taking a toll on pork producers, and many are looking for information as they face difficult choices in their operations. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension swine field specialist Dave Stender and ISU Extension farm management specialist Tom Olsen are coordinating a Swine Transition Seminar to help provide information, assistance and resources to producers.
USA - May decline in pork exports is less than feared, while beef exports hold steady
While May was expected to be the month in which U.S. pork exports were most affected by A-H1N1 influenza, the impact has not been as negative as some analysts had predicted, according to an analysis of USDA statistics by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Canada - FPT Ministers of Agriculture take action to strengthen sector
Canada's federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Agriculture held their annual meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake this week to discuss issues affecting the sector and their ongoing support for farmers and the agricultural and agri-food sector across the country.
Thailand - Thai government sets price for pork
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade (DIT) at the Commerce Ministry has revealed a new formula to calculate pork prices locally after mounting complaints from consumers on high prices. Under the new method, wholesale pork price is set at a farm-gate price plus 10% while the retail price is the wholesale rate plus 7%.
USA - Price forecasts for 2009 are lowered for cattle and hogs
USDA Price forecasts for 2009 are lowered for cattle and hogs. The hog price forecast is also lowered for 2010.
Taiwan – Outbreak of FMD: OIE final report
The veterinary authorities have sent a final report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).