United Kingdom: total number of pigs decreased by 1.3%
The total number of pigs in the UK decreased by 1.3% since December 2010 to just over 4.3 million.
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European Union: EFSA supports phenol derivatives in pig feed
The panel concludes that the use of any of the 16 compounds included in CG 25 at the maximum proposed use level in animal feed would not raise safety concerns for consumers of animal products.
United Kingdom exports more pork and bacon
United Kingdom pork exports increased 10 percent last year.
New Section: Salmonella
In this new section we try to give an overview of how each link in the chaincan contribute to reducing Salmonella in pigs.
Pork projects with a difference
Research projects demonstrating quality, system changing science that could successfully be adopted by Australia’s pork industry will be considered for funding by the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork, which called for proposals on March 1.
"Global Agenda of Action" built for sustainable development of the world's livestock sector
A Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock Sector Development is being built.
Taiwan: FMD-positive pigs
During the routine active FMD surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on three pig farms.
Australia: imports remain a major challenge for local pig producers
Imports of processed pig products have grown from 15 per cent to 48 per cent of the market share in the last decade.
Russia: outbreak of Foot and mouth disease
The outbreak is located at 45 km from the border between Russia and China.
Spain: the slaughter of pigs increased by 2.98% in 2011
The latest data published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture on the number of pigs slaughtered during the past year shows an increase of 2.98% compared to 2010.
African Swine Fever in Russian Karelia, near the Finnish border
African Swine Fever has been detected on two farms in the Republic of Karelia. The place is located east of Nurmes, some 160 km from the Finnish border.
Ceva continues rapid growth in 2011
Twin pillar strategy of combining internal and external growth opportunities drives further global expansion.
DSM publishes 12th edition of its Vitamin Supplementation Guidelines for Optimum Vitamin Nutrition
DSM Nutritional Products is pleased to announce the publication of the 12th edition of its Vitamin Supplementation Guidelines. This work has been the feed industry’s key reference tool on Optimum Vitamin Nutrition™ (OVN™) levels since the appearance of the first edition in 1958.
Porcine circovirus research projects from France and Spain awarded
For the fifth time, the European PCV2 Research Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim funds research projects related to Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) infection and associated diseases. Nine high quality research proposals were submitted from seven different countries (UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, and France).
Slovenia: 2011 fewer pigs slaughtered
In 2011 fewer animals slaughtered than in the previous year (-5%).
Japanese officials to inspect Philippine pig meat plants
Japanese quarantine officials will visit the Philippines to inspect and accredit meat processing plants for possible pork exports to Japan.