ASF: 9 countries cancel Belgian pork imports
Nine countries have cancelled their Belgian pork imports aftter the detection of five African swine fever positive cases in wild boars.
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ASF in China: more outbreaks and affected provinces
Jilin, the eight province affected by ASF.
APRIL first appointment of CEO and Chief Scientist
John Pluske has been appointed inaugural Chief Scientist and CEO of Australasian Pork Research Institute Limited (APRIL).
Danish breeding company with six-figure investment to optimise Feed Conversion Rate (FCR)
Danish Genetics is making a six-figure investment in more than 230 new Schauer Advanced Computerised Feeding stations from BoPil. The company is aiming for the position as leading breeding company regarding feed conversion rate.
3D cameras to save pigs’ tails
A new high-tech solution to the problem of tail biting in pigs has been devised by Scottish scientists and could become an alternative to the controversial last-resort practice of tail docking.
Danish Genetics approved as official herd/breeding book keeper
The new Danish breeding company Danish Genetics has been approved to maintain officially recognised herd/breeding records by the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark.
Investing in biosecurity: a key step to curb the spread of animal diseases
Animal diseases, such as avian influenza or African swine fever, know no borders and can continually affect new areas. Reducing the risk is possible through the implementation of procedures designed to avoid the introduction and spread of pathogens in animal populations.
Romania confirms ASF in Dimbovitam
Affected animals have been detected in the center of the country.
U.S. is now the EU's main supplier of soya beans
U.S. is now the EU's main supplier of soya beans with a share of 52%.
OIE - Investing in biosecurity: a key step to curb the spread of animal diseases
Animal diseases, such as avian influenza or African swine fever, know no borders and can continually affect new areas. Reducing the risk is possible through the implementation of procedures designed to avoid the introduction and spread of pathogens in animal populations.
Adoption of the greening derogations for farmers impacted by drought
The European Commission adopted the derogations on certain greening rules, which were proposed earlier this summer.
Increase in Argentinian maize exports
Between January and July 2018, 14,352,809 tonnes were sold for a total FOB price of USD2,615,886,308.
Denmark will control the use of zinc on pig farms
The monitoring will be carried out on some 200 farms where zinc has been prescribed in the last 6 months.
Vion announces management change
Vion today announces the appointment of John Morssink as CFO effective 1 November as successor of Joost Sliepenbeek who will leave the company to take on the CFO position at Action.
A revival for comparative and veterinary immunology
Under the leadership of Pirbright’s Dr Elma Tchilian the Comparative and Veterinary Immunology Group (CVIG) has been revived and is actively engaging in opportunities to showcase the research of its members and bring knowledge of comparative and veterinary immunology to a wider audience.
Rademacher is Newly Named Associate Director for Iowa Pork Industry Center
Chris Rademacher said the opportunity to develop new conduits of information from Iowa State University to all pork producers drew him to the associate director position at Iowa Pork Industry Center.