Increase in the production of feeds for pigs in Italy
During 2015, the production of feeds in Italy reached 14.29 million tonnes, and this entails an increase by 1.4% with respect to 2014.
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Parliament calls for EU action to help farmers fight unfair trading practices
The aim should be to ensure fair and transparent trade relations among food producers, suppliers and distributors.
Commission clears acquisition of SPF-Danmark by Danish Crown
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control over SPF-Danmark A/S by Leverandørselskabet Danish Crown AmbA, both of Denmark.
Barcelona says Hola! To the 7th International LEVUCELL® SB Technical meeting
On May 25 & 26, around 150 swine professionals from around the world gathered in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, Spain’s number one region for pig production.
IDT: Quicker diagnosis of E coli possible
A quicker, easier — and possibly cheaper — method of diagnosing oedema disease in pigs using the PCR test on faeces may be possible in the future
MOFA Global Provides the Ultimate Quality Assurance for Boar Semen Extenders through Field Performance Testing
MOFA Global is proud to introduce its field performance testing program, Certified Pigs on the Ground™ to address the challenges, demands and needs of todays modern boar studs
IPVS and ESPHM 2016
The 24th International Pig Veterinary Congress and the 8th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management are holding in Dublin, Ireland from June 7th - 10th 2016.
Uruguay: Slight increase of pork consumption in 2015
Consumption of pork was higher than the previous year, reaching the figure of 16.9 kg per capita per year (+ 1.1%).
FAO meat price index rose
The FAO Meat Price Index rose 2 percent, spurred by brisk import demand from Asia for pigmeat from the European Union.
Second PED case confirmed in Manitoba finisher barn
On June 2, 2016, Manitoba’s Office of the Chief Veterinarian (CVO) confirmed that a second case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) has been found in a finisher barn in southeastern Manitoba.
Canada: CFIA lifted the temporary emergency livestock transportation protocol
Canadian Pork Council and other provincial pork associations will continue to press the federal government to amend this regulation and allow transporters to wash at Canadian facilities.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Research Monitors Genetic Diversity of European PRRSV
Diagnostic research presented at International Pig Veterinary Society Congress
Brazil: 14 states acknowledged as CSF-free
Up to now only two states had the WOAH's certificate: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Peru wants to double pork consumption in 2021
Pork consumption per capita in Peru hardly reaches 5.5 kg.
Tonisity Launches First Isotonic Protein Drink for Pigs
Tonisity Px contains sodium, potassium, chlorine and dextrose in concentrations similar to those recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for humans.
Increase of the pig slaughterings in France
During April 2016, the pig slaughterings showed a high growth (+11% in terms of heads and +12% in terms of weight).