Foremost Farms ties up with PIC genetics
The deal allows for more PIC Gene Transfer™ boars, PIC399 and PIC337, to enter Foremost’s Artificial Insemination stud to quickly contribute to their growing herd improvement program.
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Kristensen named Director of PIC Europe
Prior to joining PIC, Dr. Kristensen was Head of Marketing and Sales, Animal Health for Ukraine & Belarus at Boehringer Ingelheim, where he directed key account sales and marketing efforts in the region.
Ukraine confirms African swine fever virus outbreak
The outbreak was registered in Komyshuvatka, Zaporizhia region, in a private household.
Thompson's tip: Heat stress in boars
Heat stress reduces quality of semen, warns Paul Thompson, veterinary consultant to pig-breeding company, ACMC.
Rapid sales growth is driving DELACON expansion and new appointments
DELACON has recently established new regional sales administrations for the Asia and Pacific area (ASPAC) and for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Peru: increased agricultural production
In the case of pig production, in May there was a 4.2% increase over the same period last year.
EU: 4.7% increase in exports of pork
Between January and May 2012 exports of pork from the European Union amounted to a total of 1,285,605 tons.
Germany: castrating piglets without anaesthesia will be banned
The Federal Agriculture Ministry lays down a time schedule for phasing out the practice of castrating piglets without anaesthesia: accordingly, this method is to be banned throughout Germany as of 1 January 2017.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African swine fever
Since the first outbreak was confirmed in September 2009, a total of 198 recorded outbreaks have been reported.
FAO: experts eye commodities speculation, food price swings
The world needs to take a hard look at speculation on the financial markets and its potential impact on food price volatility.
Belgium: new methods authorised for grading pig carcasses
Belgium has requested the Commission to authorise eight methods for grading pig carcasses on its territory.
Spain: Agreement to reduce salt and fat in butcher's products
The aim is that within 2 years, retail development and sale of these products can be offered with 10% less salt and less than 5% fat.
Australia: National Food Plan green paper
The Australian Government is developing Australia’s first National Food Plan to better integrate all aspects of food policy.
France: slight reduction in pig production
Since the beginning of the year there has been a 4% decrease over the same period last year.
Vietnam: PRRS under control
Vietnam's Southern province of Bac Lieu has declared that blue-ear disease in pig herds is basically under control.
Malaysia builds regional food safety centre
The centre would also build the capacity of food safety services in the region