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FCR TOPIGS finishers improves by 0.07
Pig farms with TOPIGS finishers realised a FCR of 2.55 in 2011. In addition to this the growth per day rose by 5 gram to 811 gram and the meat percentage rose by 0.5%
European Union: better treatment of animals
At meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, ministers adopted conclusions on the protection and welfare of animals.
European Union compound feed production down
The total production estimate is now set at 151 mio. t, i.e. 0.3% below the figure for 2010.
Denmark: small decline in the pig census
The pig population as of April 1, 2012 stood at 11.96 million pigs, slightly below the 12.35 million as of January 1.
UE: minimum share of feed produced in the own holding for organic porcine and poultry species
In case of pigs and poultry, at least 20 % of the feed shall come from the farm unit itself.
Keep sows cool this summer by managing rations, routines
High temperatures can result in decreased feed intake in swine herds if not managed for. Feed additives can help sows better dissipate the heat associated with feed intake so intakes remain stable.
BIOMIN energizes phytogenics business by acquiring German feed additive company
Animal nutrition company BIOMIN finalized the acquisition and integration of the German based phytogenic feed additive and feed flavorings company MICRO-PLUS.
Ufac-UK appoints Scottish area manager
Ufac-UK David Turnbull has been appointed area business manager for Scotland and the north of England, by specialist feed supplements manufacturer, Ufac-UK.
Canada: improved food inspection model
The aim of the improved food inspection model is a more effective and efficient food inspection system with clearly defined responsibilities for industry and government.
Taiwan to separate US beef from pork in ractopamine dispute
Taiwan will separate the permits for importing beef and pork if it decides to open its doors to ractopamine-fed meat from the United States.
TOPIGS sows: 28.8 weaned piglets per year
Pig farms with TOPIGS sows produced an average of 28.8 weaned piglets per sow per year in 2011. The top 10% of farms achieved 31.6 weaned piglets per sow per year.
Ireland: Minister McEntee launches a new group called Organic Focus
Minister McEntee emphasised that this new group is "a forum for meaningful discussion on issues that substantially impact the Organic Sector.
Malta: Pig population down by 34% in a year
In December 2011, the pig population amounted to 46,287 heads, down by 34.4 per cent, or 24,296 over 2010.
Poland: significant reduction in pig herd
In the last year, the number of heads of pigs has undergone a 12% reduction.
Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990/2010 and inventory report 2012
GHG emissions from the agricultural sector contributed nearly 10 per cent of total emissions in the EU-27 in 2010.