Banff Pork Seminar 2021: Registration opens and it’s free
Registration details have been announced for the 2021 Banff Pork Seminar (BPS). The event is free, however delegates must register ahead of time in order to participate.
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Evonik to concentrate MetAMINO® production at its three hubs
Evonik to cluster its MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production at three international hubs (Americas, Europe, and Asia) to maximize economies of scale and utilize robust processes.
Public opinion survey on EU food and farming
Nearly all respondents (95%) think that agriculture and rural areas are important for ‘our future’ in the European Union.
South Korea: First ASF case in domestic pigs in one year
The affected farm had 721 animals. The most recent outbreak in domestic pigs occurred almost exactly a year ago.
CPF unveils "Cheeva Pork" rich in omega-3
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) unveiled the novel product rich in good fatty acids and omega-3 that follows extensive breeding and feed development and concerns about animal welfare.
Evonik responds to termination of methionine anti-dumping investigation
Evonik sees a clear confirmation of reliability and security of methionine supply to the protein industry in China.
ASF Germany: "White zone" established around first core area
As part of Brandenburg's strategy to combat ASF, a so-called "white zone" will be established around the first core area "Sembten/Neuzelle".
Nedap: Finding efficiency with automated sorting scale technology
Productivity gains help lower labor costs and improve finishing pig performance.
Pharmgate: PRRSGard® vaccine now available in U.S. market
Modified-live PRRS vaccine has innovative chimeric construction.
The FAO Meat Price Index down slightly
Year-on-year, the index is down 9.5 points (9.4 percent) from its value in the corresponding month last year.
German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
Copa - Cogeca: Campaign against the misuse of meat denominations
The campaign aims to raise awareness for the importance of the meat denomination debate before the European Parliament vote.
Germany: Additional measures ordered in the fight against ASF
Ministry of Consumer Protection orders measures outside of existing ASF restriction zones: Increased hunting to reduce the wild boar population and increased search for dead animals.
ASF Germany: Affected area expanded
Restricted zones have been adapted again to the animal disease situation. Affected districts change general animal disease directives.
Boehringer Ingelheim: Winners of the 2020 European PRRS Research Award announced
Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes scientific excellence by awarding three research proposals with a funding of 25,000 euro each. The company sponsored the annual European PRRS Awards for the seventh time.
Current ASF situation in the European Union
The disease is increasing in wild boar and seems to be more controlled in domestic pigs, although confirmed outbreaks have picked up this last quarter.