Switzerland free from PRRS
The last results from the second serological testing round on all farms were negative.
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Canada and the United States sign agreement on animal disease zoning
If Canada were to establish a disease control and eradication zone anywhere in Canada, the USDA would continue to allow imports of live animals, animal products and by-products from disease-free areas of Canada.
Italy: founding of the biggest Italian swine producers' organization
The merger of Opas and Assocom will lead to the creation of GSP (Gruppo Suinicoltori Padani), with a invoicing of 200 million euros and 900,000 marketed pigs.
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NewsUnited Kingdom: sales of veterinary antimicrobial products in the UK from 2011
There was variation in sales of veterinary antibiotic in 2011 for some of the individual food-producing species, pig only products increased by 15 tonnes and poultry only products decreased by 27 tonnes in 2011 compared to 2010.
United Kingdom: Australia, a new market for British pork
A new market is opening up for high value British pork following the agreement of health certificates with Australia.
Farmex obituary: Nick Bird
Nick Bird a director and co-owner of Reading-based control and monitoring specialists, Farmex Ltd, died, suddenly, from a heart condition on 13th January 2013, aged 60.
Britain adopts zero tolerance policy on sow cage ban
Organisations representing British pig farmers will adopt a policy of zero-tolerance towards retailers, food manufacturers and caterers that flout European animal welfare law.
United States: crop production down in 2012 due to drought
Corn for grain production is estimated 13 percent below 2011.
United States: hog inventory down slightly
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2012 was 66.3 million head.
U.S. beef, pork exports dip slightly
U.S. pork exports for the first 11 months of 2012 continued to exceed the record-setting pace of 2011.
National Center for Livestock and the Environment partners with Genesus
Located south of the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba on University of Manitoba lands, the Farm & Food Discovery Centre includes a public interpretive facility covering all aspects of agricultural food production including grain and crop production and animal agriculture.
We have arrived in Poland!
Today begins the Polish version of 3tres3!
Vietnam: HCMC launches food safety testing facility
The facility can conduct hi-tech analysis on germs, virus in various kinds of food products.
United States: Animal Disease Traceability rule published
Now that it has been published, the rule becomes effective Mar. 11, 2013.
Paraguay: meat exports record
The exported pig meat added up a value of 2 million USD and a volume of 956 tons.
Spain: increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first nine months of 2012, the total pig meat production reached a total value of 2,615,136 tons.