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SHIC receives extension from National Pork Board and reviews 2019 activity
For the last five years, SHIC has protected the health of the US swine herd through comprehensive preparedness, monitoring, response, and communications activities; funding will continue for at least two more years.
Zinpro Corporation announces leadership changes
Bill Scrimgeour, chief executive officer, has retired and Rob Sheffer, president, has been promoted to the role of president and CEO.
Vietnam, top investment destination in Asia for 2020
ILDEX Vietnam 2020 show preview, Bangkok – Ho Chi Minh City
Hog Slat launches new Infinity Fan line at Iowa Pork Congress
Hog Slat’s Infinity Fans utilize advanced motor technology to lower energy costs, improve speed control, and reduce maintenance.
Groundbreaking results: the importance of deep cleaning in the fight against ASF
The secondary properties of a disinfectant are key to beat ASF.
Cargill's new sow feed product provides piglet power
Cargill has launched its new sow feed product LivaPig™ in the UK. When added to transition and lactating-sow diets, it has been shown to improve piglet birth weights and reduce the number of stillbirths.
SowBridge: Continuing education without leaving your barn or office
SowBridge allows industry professionals access to distance learning from the comfort of their home, office or swine unit, without an internet connection. Registration deadline for 2020-2021 is January 15.
China opens its market to pork from Costa Rica
Starting in January 2020, two Costa Rican processing plants will be able to export pork products to China.
Bulgaria confirms a new ASF outbreak on a large commercial farm
The Bulgarian Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has reported an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in a commercial farm in the village of Nikola Kozlevo, Shoumen District.
Japan: Okinawa sees first CSF outbreak in 33 years
At least 1,800 pigs are to be culled after CSF was reported on two farms in Okinawa, the first case in that prefecture in 33 years.
ASF in Bulgaria: widespread but improving
Bulgaria has lost over 20% of its pig population, but authorities are hopeful the worst is behind them. The most recent case was reported over a month ago.
USA: Hog inventory up 3 percent
USDA quarterly report shows 2019 has been a record year for the US pig census. Inventory is up 3% from last year, but down slightly from November.
Smugglers in China cram pigs in cars, spreading ASF and disrupting markets
Hog speculators purchase cheaper pigs from Yunnan and sell them at higher prices in other provinces. The government is cracking down.
Germany: fewer farms and fewer pigs
The pig census has decreased by 2% while the number of farms has dropped by 5.5%.
France: new ASF prevention measures
With a decree issued in December 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture has extended the perimeter of the surveillance area established as part of the African swine fever (ASF) prevention measures.