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Pig Production in Brazil: exports, production costs and future prospects (2/2)

Brazil is the fourth biggest producer of meat in the world and the biggest exporter. The country has maintained this position since 2007 and this reflects the effort of Brazilian producers and the government in the areas of genetics, nutrition, management and attention to worldwide quality standards.

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Effects of continual fluctuation in feed intake on growth performance response and carcass fat-to-lean ratio in grower-finisher pigs

Fluctuation in feed intake either every day or every 3 d had minimal effect on carcass fat to lean ratio compared with pigs fed restricted amount throughout the experiment.

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Management of the breeding chart (I)

A breeding chart would be like a type of computer without wires, screen or keyboard.

Effect of the duration of lactation on total born in the following litter (June 2009). 22,000 sows. Study period: 2 years. Summary of 10 large-sized farms (1,000 to 3,000 sows). Total born analyzed: 97,551. Source: J. Oliva. Servicios técnicos CEFU. S.A. Murcia. Spain

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What is the best age for weaning piglets? (2/3)

Normally the productivity of the sow is valued for the number of litters/sow/year multiplied by the number of weaned piglets per litter.

R&D - Key rules for a greater return

A report last year by Quantech Solutions studied the commitment to research and development across a range of industries by comparing the ratio of research spend to operating profit for 850 companies across a range of sectors.

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 - 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.

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.

Russia to increase meat production

Meat production in Russia will reach 550 thousand tonnes through the end of this year, according to Yelena Skrynnik, Russian Agricultural Minister.

Pork Board Elects Officers, Approves Budget for 2010

Larabee, IA, pork producer Tim Bierman has been elected by his fellow board members as president of the National Pork Board. Gene Nemechek, DVM, swine veterinarian with Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR, has been elected vice president. Both begin immediately serving one-year terms.

China - Hog production increases

The country’s total live pig production for the first half of this year could reach 390.5 million, a 6% increase over the same period of last year.

NutritionAbstract

The effect of weaner diet protein content and diet quality on the long-term performance of pigs to slaughter

High quality diets may preserve piglet intestinal health just after weaning. However, lower quality diets may be offered in piglets weaned up to 28 d

AgMito Enterprises Assigned U.S. Importers of Atovi^TM Feed Premix for Livestock

AgMito Enterprises, Inc. has been assigned the U.S. Import Agent for a revolutionary new product that could solve the hog and other animal waste odor issues plaguing communities located near mega farms. Based on nanotechnology and made from ordinary vitamins and minerals, AtoviTM Wonder Powder has been used on farms overseas since 2006 with documented success.

New research looks at farrowing crate alternatives

The practical stage of a major new research project looking at welfare-friendly alternatives to the farrowing crate has just got under way with the building and evaluation of prototype designs.

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Swine production in the Philippines (2/2)

Pig rearing practices in the country need a lot of improvement considering that about 70% of pigs are on a backyard level.

China - Supply to continue to exceed demand for live pigs

Although live pig prices have rebounded recently, supply will continue to exceed demand in the live pig market for some time, according to an analysis by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).