United States and Canadian hog inventory up 1 percent
United States and Canadian inventory of all hogs and pigs for June 2011 was 76.9 million head. This was up 1 percent from June 2010, but down 3 percent from June 2009.
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United Kingdom : £2m advertising campaign
A £2 million "Make the Promise" advertising campaign for Red Tractor pork is launched. It will run for 18 months.
Trailblazing research provides new knowledge about sow milk production
Scientists from Aarhus University’s Research Centre Foulum have developed a pig model that can provide answers to how pregnant and lactating sows should be fed to improve their milk production. The model, which is the first of its kind in the world, is expected to provide knowledge that makes it possible to reduce piglet mortality.
PKM DUDA to vote on target equity
On September 21, the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of PKM DUDA SA will vote on a resolution authorizing the Board to increase the share capital of the Company within the target capital.
333 at SPACE 2011
333 will be at SPACE (September 13-16 ) in Hall 8 Stand C38.
Appointment in SKOV Asia Ltd.
Dr B Jose Chakkravarthy (38) has been appointed Sales Manager with responsibility for the markets India and Sri Lanka as of 11 July 2011.
Russia: increase in pork imports
During the first half of this year, pork imports in Russia have increased by 5%, compared with the same period last year.
Lithuania: mesures against Classical Swine Fever lifted
The EU Member States endorsed a Commission proposal to repeal the protection measures adopted after outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in June and July in Lithuania.
China: new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease
The Chinese Veterinary Authorities sent follow-up report to the IOE informing about the appearance of a new outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in China.
France: continued reduction in the slaughter of pigs
In May of 2011, the production of pork in France decreased by 1%. In June of 2011 the downward trend in slaughters continued, with a decrease of 1.8%.
Spain: first semester sees an increase in the slaughter of pigs
During the first semester of this year the number of pigs slaughtered in Spain has increased by 1.84% compared to the same period last year.
Russia: three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever
The veterinary services of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and Food confirmed last week the presence of three new outbreaks of African Swine Fever.
U.S. pork exports show good prospects for growth in Hong Kong's domestic market
U.S. pork exports show good prospects for growth in Hong Kong’s domestic market, greatly benefiting from the Hong Kong dollar’s peg to the U.S. dollar.
China: Shandong's new pork quality rules
East China's Shandong province issued new rules that require all pig abattoirs to keep records of animal's source, circulation and consumption information to guarantee its safety, according to the Shandong Provincial Commerce Department.
Russia: September 2011 grain exports may set a new record
According to the forecast, in September 2011 grain exports from the Russian Federation may reach another record level of 3.5-3.6 mln tonnes.
European Union: new health policies applicable to animal byproducts unfit for human consumption
In August the DOUE published Regulation (EU) 749/2011, laying down the health rules applicable to animal byproducts not intended for human consumption.