Stability of EU compound feed production in 2017
The industrial compound feed production for farmed animals in the EU-28 in 2017 reached an estimated level of 156.7 mio. t, i.e. 0.2% more than in 2016, according to data provided by FEFAC members.
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Zoetis Launches Suvaxyn® PRRS MLV In the European Union
New modified live vaccine (MLV) against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) virus for the active immunization of pigs.
Transatlantic Merger Expands Stoneheaven presence
The merger of two major players in animal health and nutrition consultancy has created an industry presence with transatlantic reach and expertise.
France: decrease in pig production in 2017
During the first nine months of 2017, the drop in pig slaughterings in France was more noticeable than at a European level: -2.7% of heads.
New ASF outbreak confirmed in Romania
The current outbreak, notified by the WOAH, has been detected on a backyard farm.
EFSI transaction in Bulgaria so far: €100 million to Biovet
Thanks to the EU budget guarantee, the EIB was able to offer the company this loan and as a result we will see more R&D activity in rural areas in Bulgaria, leading to growth in the economy and new jobs created.
Promoting Europe's agricultural products: Commission increases funding
The Commission will give additional funding of €169 million to promote EU agricultural products throughout the world - €27 million more than in 2017.
APHIS recognizes Mexico as free of Classical Swine Fever
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is recognizing Mexico as free of classical swine fever (CSF).
Antibiotic reduction - EW Nutrition launches new website
The plan is to update the information platform on a continuous basis with background information, latest findings as well as scientific results.
How does Hypor spell carcass quality? S-T-A-R
The Hypor Libra* (pronounced Libra Star) gives you both in merging the best genetics from Canada, France and Spain to enhance carcass quality.
Denmark: better welfare control on pig farms
The results regarding animal welfare on pig farms in 2016 have been unsatisfactory.
Argentina: Start-up of three pig artificial insemination laboratories
The starting-up of the laboratories will allow to improve the regional productivity and to standardise the quality of pork, facilitating that the small producers can buy genetic material.
Canada: Slowing down of the number of PEDV in Manitoba
So far, 90 is the total number of farms affected by the disease since its appearance in February 2014.
Pig population in Germany is on the rise again
The pig population increased by approximately 378,000, or 1.4%, from May 2017.
EU request for retaliation against Russia in pig products dispute referred to arbitration
At a special meeting of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 3 January, a European Union request for authorization to suspend concessions or other obligations with respect to the Russian Federation in a dispute over import restrictions on pig products was referred to arbitration.
Novel Food: new regulation adding to the food variety present on the EU market enters into force
The regulation brings significant improvements and changes to the novel food authorisation procedure.