Portugal: drop in pig slaughterings
During the first trimester of 2017, the pig slaughterings, as well as the slaughter weights, have dropped.
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Animal welfare: the European Commission and Argentina signed an administrative arrangement
This arrangement reconfirms the Commission's engagement to cooperate with trading partners on animal welfare .
First meeting of G20 Health Ministers in Berlin
Held under the banner of “Together Today for a Healthy Tomorrow – Joint Commitment for Shaping Global Health”, the two-day meeting focused on combating global health hazards.
Situation of the Italian cured ham and sausages market
2015 was a year with a moderate recovery in which the Italian cured hams and sausages sector revealed symptoms of recovery of the ground lost during the years of crisis.
China: 15° CAHE (China Animal Husbandry Expo)
China Animal Husbandry Expo, known as CAHE, is the largest livestock show in Asia. In 2017, CAHE attracted 161 655 visitors and 1 200 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.
Spain: Evolution in the number of pig farms
In the last 10 years, the number of pig farms has dropped by 13%.
Slight growth in the French pig production in 2016
France showed an increase in its production by 1% in 2016.
Food waste: the problem in the EU in numbers
MEPs advocate efforts to halve by 2030 food waste in the EU, by lifting existing restrictions on food donations and eliminating confusion about “best before” and “use by” labels.
Record value for EU agri-food exports
EU agri-food exports reached a record value of almost €12.7 billion in March 2017, the highest monthly export value seen over the last five years.
European Parliament: Calls to halt GM maize and cotton import
MEPs objected on Wednesday to EU Commission plans to authorise imports of products made from genetically modified maize and cotton which are herbicide-resistant.
United Kingdom: pork imports rose
UK exports of fresh and frozen pork during March were 3% down on the year while imports rose by a massive 47% on the back of continuing tight domestic supplies.
Mexico proposes the creation of an animal health academic network
The work proposal will be presented before the WOAH’s Council during its meeting in May in Paris (France).
Practical EU guidelines to assess fitness of pigs for transport
Practical EU guidelines to assess the fitness of pigs for transport have now been translated into several official languages by the EU Commission in Brussels to help professionals ensure that pigs are in a fit state to be transported.
ISU: Industry programs help farmers gain consumer communication skills
Pig farmers want to be able to properly inform consumers about the well-being of their livestock and the safety of food products but can sometimes struggle to find the space to share their story.
Osborne Industries, Inc. (USA) to exhibit at VIV Russia 2017
Osborne USA will be showcasing the ACCU-ARM® Survey Scale™, an automated pig sorting scale for large pen finishing.
World Pork Expo Seminars offer ideas and innovation for pork businesses
This year’s business seminars will outline new ways to manage swine herds from birth to market, as well as review technologies that can help producers stay competitive in today’s fast-paced world.