Additional steps to keep ASF from entering the United States
These steps strengthen the protections announced last fall after the deadly swine disease reached China.
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Conor Heery Joins Tonisity
He will help to grow company’s presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America.
Consumption of pork in Ukraine in 2019
According to Association of Pig Producers of Ukraine, domestics analysts expect growing of pork and its products production, consumption and import in 2019.
China simplifies the processes for importing Brazilian meat
The Chinese health authorities have approved a new format for the certification of official veterinarians authorised to sign International Health Certificates.
Mexico to stimulate pig production
The SADER and the pig producers will coordinate themselves to stimulate the productivity and modernisation of the small and medium farms.
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly, supported by higher prices of bovine and pig meat.
Denmark: high proportion of pig farms with MRSA
Almost 90% of the tested pig farms were positive for MRSA.
ASF spreads through Vietnam
Six provinces affected, 33 outbreaks, more than 4,000 animals culled.
Canada: Second case of PED in Alberta
A 600-head farrow-to-finish hog operation in Alberta has contracted the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus.
Denmark: Targeted focus on animal welfare in pig housing
Top priority welfare objectives: farrowing pens for loose-housed nursing sows, intact tails, an end to castration, a higher rate of piglet survival.
Germany and Spain, the main pork exporters
Germany and Spain were the main European pork exporters, with a share of 23% and 22% respectively.
Evonik invites VIV Asia 2019 visitors to join its digital journey
Evonik is promoting its holistic approach to livestock management at this year’s VIV Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from 13 to 15 March.
A live lens on NIR: AB Vista to run real-time demonstrations at VIV Asia
Visitors to AB Vista’s booth at VIV Asia (13th – 15th March) will have the chance to ‘step inside the world of NIR’, with live demonstrations bringing the process to life – up close and in real time.
Engineering student wins pig industry scholarship
Engineering student Anita Woolf, from Peterborough, has won a £4,500 scholarship, under the Pig Industry Scholarship Programme operated by AHDB Pork and the NPA in conjunction with Harper Adams University.
Success is in the Genes for New Hypor Hire
At an age where many young men are still trying to “find themselves”, the newest Hypor geneticist finds himself in a role that’s perfectly suited to his skill set.
Vietnam: two new provinces affected by ASF
Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa have confirmed African swine fever cases.