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Canada: scientists seek strategies for early detection and prevention of lameness of sows

Research examining the factors affecting the productivity of group housed sows will assist Canada's pork producers as they consider the switch to group sow housing systems.

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New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene

EU funds were provided to modernise slaughterhouses in order to facilitate their compliance with hygiene requirements.

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Disease and drought curb meat production and consumption

Record drought in the U.S. Midwest, animal disease outbreaks, and rising prices of livestock feed all contributed to 2011’s lower rise in production.

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Guatemala confirms new outbreaks of CSF

Guatemala has confirmed two new outbreaks of CSF in Suchitepequez, in the villages of San Lorenzo (Zunilito) and Xiquina (Santo Domingo Suchitepequez).

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Schothorst Feed Research and Topigs join forces in new research facilities

Schothorst Feed Research has officially opened their new research facilities for pigs and sows. In the new facilities also TOPIGS will test different sow and boar lines of TOPIGS.

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China publishes farmer loan regulations

China's banking regulator announced that its regulations on farmer loans will come into force on Jan. 1 next year.

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Free trade with the US but not at any price, say MEPs

MEPs called for talks on a possible trade deal with the US to start early next year, in a resolution adopted on Tuesday.

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Danes pledge to cut piglet exports to boost economic growth

The Danish pig industry has pledged to cut exports of piglets in a bid to boost Denmark's economic growth and increase pig production in the country.

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Taiwan notifies two new outbreaks of FMD

The laboratory results confirmed positive NSP antibody reaction in serum samples from 2 index farms.

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USA: new online tool makes it easier for consumers to report food safety concerns

The USDA-FSIS unveiled a new online Electronic Consumer Complaint Form where consumers can report problems with meat, poultry, and egg products.

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Progress made in stopping decline of livestock genetic diversity

22 percent of the world's livestock breeds are still classified as being at risk of extinction.

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Towards ISO certification for animal welfare

ISO to provide standards that will act as a global tool for animal welfare management.

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Korean government to stabilise livestock markets

To control the domestic pig herd growth, MIFAFF is expected to slaughter 80,000 head of low producing sows.

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British semen to Mexico

British pig-breeding company ACMC Ltd has been singled out to supply genetically-advanced semen to Mexico.

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New side-opening farrowing frame

New continental-style, side-opening, farrowing frame from Staffordshire-based ARM Buildings offers several advantages.

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Ufac: Martin Smith promoted to sales manager for the UK and Ireland

Eleven months after joining Ufac-UK as area business manager, Midlands, Martin Smith has been promoted to national sales manager for the UK and Ireland.