Taiwan: foot-and mouth disease sub-clinical infection in pigs
The laboratory confirmed positive results with NSP antibody, whereas the results of virus isolation and RT-PCR were all negative.
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The impact of pork production on Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
Provisional estimates from FAO indicate that pork production contributes about 793 million tonnes CO2 equivalent which represents approximately 1.6% of global GHG emissions.
Register soon for Iowa Swine Day at Iowa State University
June 15 is the final day to register for the information-packed program for just $25 per person.
Pfizer provides update on animal health strategic alternatives review process
Preparations underway to file potential initial public offering of minority ownership stake in animal health business standalone company to be called ZoetisTM
Nuscience is constructing two new factories in China
Nuscience Group operates since 1997 in China. As the business is growing steadily, Nuscience decides to invest in extra production capacity in Suzhou and Tianjin. At finalisation Nuscience will be able to produce significantly more premixes, concentrates and piglet feed for the Chinese mainland.
Chile: increase in the value of pork exports
2011 ended with a total of 443.155 million dollars in pork exports, which represented an increase of 26% in export value.
USA: only 17 Percent of sows housed in open pen gestation
A survey conducted by the University of Missouri on behalf of the National Pork Producers Council shows only about 17 percent of sows in the U.S. are currently housed in open pen gestation.
France: sluggish pig sector
According to the latest study on the French pig sector by CGAAER, as of 2002 the sector has been sluggish.
USA: Judge orders FDA to revisit decision not to ban some antibiotics in animal feed
The federal district court in Manhattan ruled that the FDA must reconsider two citizen petitions that asked the agency to withdraw approval of some antibiotics used in food-producing animals.
New publication helps farmers conserve energy in swine facilities
A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains how using localized heating to create a microclimate for piglets can reduce mortality rates and overall energy consumption.
Canada: expanded Food Development Centre enhances services for entrepreneurs
The FDC is an important link within the food industry infrastructure that supports Manitoba producers, entrepreneurs and rural economic development through job creation.
Australia: pork producers get carbon support
Aussie pork producers have taken their first step towards lowering their carbon footprint with the release of a new Bioenergy Support Program.
Outlook for UK pig meat supplies
Slaughterings are expected to be more than two per cent above 2011 levels during the first half of the year and again in the fourth quarter.
Thompson's tip: Boar stimulation
For optimum results, producers should organise their work so that once stimulated by the boar all the stimulated sows can be served within a 20-minute period.
See you at the IPVS!
Will you go to the IPVS in Jeju, Korea? Then look for these two guys, scan their QR code and participate in the draw of a copy of "Diseases of Swine".
Belgium: Data on slaughter of pigs in 2011
Throughout the past year about 12 million pigs were killed in Belgium.