USMEF's Seng sees positives in chinese leaders' visit to Iowa
When leaders of the world’s largest agricultural products importer and the largest agricultural products exporter meet in constructive dialogue, only good outcomes are to be expected.
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Focus on feed efficiency in pork production webinar series
With diets costing $50 to $60 per tonne more than budget all farms are looking for feed cost relief.
AgroFarm: Now even more international - key impulses for improving competitiveness of Russian animal husbandry
2012. 278 companies from 24 countries presented an extensive range of innovative technologies and procedures for animal keeping and feeding.
Bayer Acquires Animal Health Business from KMG Chemicals
Executing its strategy to strengthen its animal health portfolio Bayer HealthCare has signed an agreement to acquire the Animal Health business of KMG Chemicals, Inc.
Over 130 specialized companies from 18 countries at VIV/Ildex India 2012
Over 130 specialized companies from 18 countries are participating in the upcoming VIV/Ildex India 2012 trade exhibition which is opening at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre on 22 Februay.
Czech Republic: decline in pig meat production
Pig meat production decreased by 4.7% to 262 944 tonnes in 2011.
EU pig prices remain high during 2011
European finished pig prices remained at a high level through the second half of 2011.
European Union: EFSA opinion on composting and incineration of dead-on-farm pigs
Provided that the deficiencies identified are addressed the BIOHAZ concluded that this alternative treatment would not pose an additional risk as compared to the processes currently approved in the legislation.
Ukraine could increase meat production by 5% in 2012
Pork production could expand by 7.3%, to 750,000 tonnes.
FAO: cereal production and stocks up
Production is expected to reach 2 327 million tonnes – up 4.6 million tonnes from the last estimate in December.
British producers will take pig welfare to a new level
After five years of research and an extensive trial on 90 pig farms, the industry plans to secure its position at the top of the welfare league by rolling out Real Welfare,
European Union and United States agree to historic new partnership on organic trade
All products meeting the terms of the partnership can be traded and labelled as certified organic produce, meat, cereal, or wine.
New role at Pfizer Animal Health will expand and support innovative, customized solutions for customers
Pfizer Animal Health announces the appointment of Steve Sornsen, DVM, MS, to senior director, Veterinary Business Solutions. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for leading and implementing efforts for the U.S. Pork Business Unit to help expand veterinary customer relationships.
Swine Innovation Porc: new board members appointed
Five new Board members were appointed at the Board of Directors meeting before the opening of the Banff Pork Seminar in Banff, Alberta.
Denmark: alternatives for reducing piglets mortality rate
The report “Piglet mortality in Denmark” published in 2010 described a number of alternatives for reducing the mortality rate. These various alternatives are also mentioned in a new report published in January 2012.
FAO: Food Price Index rebounds in January
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 179 points, half a percent (1 point) above its December value. Prices of the various meat types followed mixed directions, with pig meat up 2.8 percent.