Further increase in Spanish imports of Dutch piglets in 2023
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have been increasing steadily, having doubled in five years.
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Spanish import of Dutch piglets and hogs decreases
In the last few weeks there has been a significant decrease in the import of both piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.
Spain ended 2021 with a further increase in imports of Dutch piglets
Over the past year, Spanish imports of Dutch piglets increased by 22% with respect to the year prior.
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets soar
Spanish imports of piglets from the Netherlands increased 66% year-on-year during the first quarter.
The Netherlands exports fewer piglets to Germany and more to Spain
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have increased considerably (+17%) while German imports of Dutch piglets have decreased.
Spain: increase in the import of piglets
During the first trimester of 2019, Spain has imported 7.3% more piglets.
Piglet mortality in The Netherlands: goals not reached
After an important drop in 2010, piglet mortality rose again until reaching 13.6% in 2016.
High-tech camera helps protect sows and piglets
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and collaborators are using 3-D imaging to protect newborn piglets by monitoring adult female pigs' behavior.
EMA recommends banning the therapeutic use of zinc oxide in pigs
The Committee therefore recommended the refusal of the granting of the marketing authorisations and the withdrawal of the existing marketing authorisations for veterinary medicinal products containing zinc oxide.
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NewsEvolution of the numerical productivity during the last decades
France has been, continuously, the country with the highest productivity in comparison with Spain and The Netherlands, reaching 28.70 weaned piglets per sow and year in 2013.
France: only veterinarians will be allowed to castrate or dock tails of piglets over 7 days old
Castration or tail docking of piglets over 7 days old shall only be performed by veterinarians.
Researchers study myelin to help improve piglet survival
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are examining myelination's role in helping newborn piglets move quickly and easily to avoid being accidentally crushed by their mother.
Weaners continued to exit Denmark in large numbers
In the first nine months of 2013, exports of weaners amounted to 7.4 million head, a similar figure to 2012.
Denmark: the number of fattening pigs drops
As of October 1st, the total swine census in Denmark was 12.3 million heads.
Denmark: weaner exports continue to grow
Increasing numbers were exported for finishing in Poland.
Italy: increase in the importation of live pigs
During the first 5 months of this year, the importation of live pigs of less and more than 50 kg liveweight has increased by 3.6% and 8%, respectively.