Germany: main abattoirs in 2016
The 10 main German abattoirs increased their slaughtering capacity by 2.3% with respect to 2015.
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Vion is concentrating its activities in Lower Saxony, Germany in Emstek and closing the location in Zeven
Today, the executive board of Vion Zeven AG has announced to employees, customers and suppliers that the slaughterhouse in Zeven will be closed.
Update on Salmonella control programs
Control programs, which should have started in 2012, have not yet been implemented in most European countries today
China revokes the homologation for the exportation of pork to the German company Tönnies
The reasons alleged are irregularities detected during the inspections, such as labelling deficiencies.
Belgium: agreement against the volatility of prices in the pig sector
A group of pig producers and pork processors have signed an agreement with the aim of reducing the volatility of the prices.
Clinical case: Abattoir lesion prevalence in light and heavy weaned pigs
The prevalence of Mycoplasmal pneumonia and pericarditis lesions was significantly higher in pigs weaned at lower weights compared to their heavier cohorts, despite the provision of a superior production system for the lower weight group.
Rivers of red ink until next April
The author analyzes the loss-making situation that is engulfing the US pig industry and links its future development to globalisation, which progress seems to be slowing down...
America, America... and Germany's doubts. Peace was made and peace there was.
The USA and Canada persist in having rock bottom prices: €0.91/kg carcass, this is, 40% lower than the European prices.
France: priority to animal welfare at the abattoirs
Mr. Le Foll has confirmed his desire to appoint a person in charge of animal welfare at every abattoir.
Using $lot to determine best market weight and quantify harvest results
Dr. Mike Woltman, Illini Swine, from the 2016 Power Of The Past, Force Of The Future Customer Appreciation event, August 16, 2016, hosted by Rensselaer Swine Services and Bethany Swine Health Services, Jasper Country Fairgrounds, IN, USA.
Surfing on the crest of the wave
The Spanish price will still exceed €1.30/kg whilst the supply remains restricted. The battle will be held in September, and it will all depend on the foreign markets.
Record rise
The exports to Asia have drained the stocks and have made all the European prices grow.
Corn shortages affects pork producers in Brazil
Due to the high domestic price of corn and the uncertain economic situation, it’s expected that future growth in the pork and poultry sectors will slow to about 2 percent per year.
The main European abattoirs
Twenty groups slaughter more than 2 million pigs per year and represent 45% of the European production.
Ranking of the main German abattoirs in 2015
Tönnies, Vion and Westfleisch are the three main abattoirs in Germany.