USA: new GIPSA rule implemented
On Feb. 7, the US Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) final rule involving contracts for poultry and swine went into effect.
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U.S. red meat exports: new records for all species
Pork exports totaled 2.255 million metric tons, breaking the previous volume record of 2.052 million metric tons established in 2008.
McDonald's: gestation stalls and a better future for sow housing
Our own Animal Welfare Council member, Dr. Temple Grandin, has noted the need for a well thought-out and thorough plan to successfully undertake a transition of this magnitude.
ILRI: Transformation of life and livelihood: The success story of Manpai Konkyak, Indian pig farmer
Konyak is one of the first people to benefit from the Pass-on-the-Gift scheme implemented by ILRI under NAIP.
Strong exhibitor demand for EuroTier 2012
DLG expects well over 2,000 exhibitors from all over the world - From 13 to 16 November 2012 in Hanover
Korea: changes to its 2012 tariff-rate quota for pork
A zero-duty tariff-rate quota for 70,000 MT of fresh and frozen pork bellies and pork for processing is opened from January 1- March 31.
Russia confirms new outbreak of African swine fever
Since the first outbreak was confirmed in September 2009, a total of 173 recorded outbreaks have been reported.
United Kingdom: eAML2 becomes compulsory at the beginning of April
The eAML2 electronic pig movement system becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.
Taiwan: ban on Kinmen pork may be lifted in two weeks
If no new FMD cases are reported in the next two weeks, the bureau will lift the ban.
Philippines to build two AAA slaughterhouses this year
The abattoirs will likely be built in Bulacan Province, north of Manila and in Batangas Province, south of Manila.
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus® Advisor Recertification Session
People who need to be recertified as Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Plus® Advisors under the National Pork Board's PQA Plus® program are invited to attend a session set for April 19 in Ames.
Third TOPIGS import into China in three months
TOPIGS has imported 550 more top breeding pigs into China. This is the third import in three months.
Estonia: decrease in pig numbers
According to preliminary data of Statistics Estonia, at the end of the year, there were 362,200 pigs in Estonia.
Netherlands: first analysis of agriculture economic performance of 2011
Prices for piglets fell even as prices for fattening pigs rose.
AGRAGEX promotes the agricultural machinery sector at FIMA 2012
At FIMA 2012 AGRAGEX will carry out a large activity plan including its annual General Board and an important inward commercial mission which will bring 67 companies from 28 countries.
Iowa Pork Regional Conferences offer wealth of information
Iowa pork producers are invited to learn more about pig health and growth numbers, and get updates on ventilation management and disease research projects at the 2012 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences scheduled for March 6 - 9. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC), Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA), and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach cosponsor this annual series at four sites around the state.