Former UK Chief Veterinary Officer is the winner of the 2021 David Black Award
Professor Jim Scudamore has been awarded the David Black Award in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the pig industry over the past 20 years.
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Spain and France to promote "mirror clauses" in negotiations with third countries
The Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, and the French Minister of Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie, have agreed to strengthen their collaboration to promote "mirror clauses" in the European Commission's trade agreement negotiations with third countries.
France to ban piglet castration without anesthesia and analgesia
As of January 1, 2022, castration of piglets in France must be performed painlessly under anesthesia and analgesia.
Spain decreases the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
According to data from the National Plan against Antibiotic Resistance, between 2014 and 2020 the national use of antibiotics in animal health fell 56.7% and 32.4% in human medicine.
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NewsPhilippines continues support for farmers with ASF losses
The Department of Agriculture is set to pay all farmers whose hogs were culled due to African swine fever.
PIC starts producing the PIC800 in Spain
The popularity of Duroc males as a terminal boar is growing globally, thanks to their rapid growth, efficient conversion and robustness.
Vietnam lowers U.S. tariffs on pork, corn, wheat
The tariff reductions will give U.S. corn, wheat and pork producers greater access to the Vietnamese market.
Maple Leaf Foods to complete conversion of all sow barns to open housing system in 2021
The world class animal care program makes Maple Leaf a North American leader in producing pigs without gestation crates.
Finland finds wild boar positive for Aujeszky's disease antibodies
The OIE has reported the presence of a wild boar positive for Aujeszky's disease antibodies in the area of North Karelia.
EU: New request for urgent aid to the swine industry
Lithuania, together with 13 other member states, has asked the Commission to implement urgent support measures for the swine industry.
US trial allows certain slaughterhouses to increase line speeds
A trial will allow participating swine slaughter establishments to operate at an increased line speed.
Russia: Ministry of Ag discussed the development of pig farming
The Ministry estimates that in 2021 the production of pork products will remain at last year's level.
Germany reports new case of ASF in domestic swine
This is the first case of African swine fever in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Canada invests $7 million to improve meat processing in Ontario
This is part of the government's efforts to support the sector’s growth and strengthen the food supply chain.
Denmark: Danish Crown has waiting list for new suppliers
The company is a week behind on pig pickups and will place new suppliers on a waiting list.
UK halves veterinary antibiotics sales over the past six years
The use of antibiotics in livestock in the UK has fallen again, according to a report released by the government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate.