UK: Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government
The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU.
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Brazil will be considered free of feet-and-mouth disease with vaccination
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies (MAPA) held, last week, the “Brazil Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Week” to celebrate the efforts of all the health defence bodies in the country, the producers and the farming industry to eradicate the disease from the national territory.
Iowa Swine Day 2018 will showcase nationally recognized pork industry speakers
Now in its seventh year of providing top-notch speakers addressing important issues relevant to today's pork producers, the event is set for Thursday, June 28 on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.
Blowers better for weaners
Blower heaters for weaner-grower pens may offer significant advantages over conventional in-pen bar heaters, according to Tim Miller environmental specialist with ARM Buildings.
EU: Production of protein crops set for a new record high in 2017/2018
The EU production of field peas and broad beans is well above the last 5 - year average.
EU pork exports to China recovering in 2018
Since 2015 China has been restructuring its pork sector. As a consequence, its imports peaked in mid-2016 and then declined until the end of 2017. Only in November 2017 the trend reversed and imports are expected to stabilise in 2018.
UK: development of a new Livestock Information Service
The development of a new Livestock Information Service to give farmers and processors accurate information about animals and their movements has been announced by Environment Secretary Michael Gove.
China will impose tariffs on USA soya
China could impose a tariff of 25% on USA soya.
EU: 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise
The Commission published a report presenting a short-term agricultural markets' outlook. In 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise.
FAO: Restrained prospects for cereal production
FAO's anticipates this year's world maize and wheat production to decline based on early forecasts.
France: The ANSES, the WOAH/FAO’s reference centre for foot-and-mouth disease
The ANSES, through its Animal Health Laboratory located in Maisons-Alfort, has been appointed as the WAOH/FAO’s Reference Centre for foot-and-mouth disease and vesicular diseases.
Official launch of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Canadian Agricultural Partnership: A cornerstone for the continued growth of a key economic sector.
40 million pigs in Topigs Norsvin’s breeding database Pigbase
Pigbase contains pig data gathered at nucleus farms, commercial farms, and slaughterhouses.
Australasian pork research proposals on the move
APRIL’s first call for research proposals to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the Australasian pork industry attracted more than 40 submissions.
Perstorp now to offer advanced dosing equipment with acid portfolio
Perstorp offers a new solution where a broad range of organic acid based additives can be combined with highly accurate dosing equipment.
Chile: the signing of the CPTPP favours pork exports
Chile, together with other 10 countries, signed the free trade agreement, that favours national pork exports. It is expected that the exports to Japan grow by 10-15% in the next years.