MLA seeks three new Board Directors
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking to appoint three independent Directors to the Board at this year’s Annual General Meeting, with applications now being accepted.
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Maple Leaf launches sale process for Burlington, Ontario, pork processing business
Maple Leaf Foods today announced that it is launching a formal sale process for its Ontario pork processing business located in Burlington, Ontario, following renewed interest from potential purchasers and improved economic conditions and credit markets.
Novus International, Inc. Acquires IQF-ENAMEX
Novus International, Inc. announced today that it has acquired IQF-ENAMEX and its sister company, Operadora ENAMEX, both based in Córdoba, Mexico from Grupo Porres and other shareholders. IQF- ENAMEX produces feed carotenoid pigments, mineral and vitamin premixes, anti-caking agents and mold inhibitors.
USA - USDA study shows gaps in livestock production, small slaughter plants
USDA unveiled a gap analysis study today that maps the locations of small livestock producers by county and compares production to the availability of small slaughter processing facilities as well as rendering plants.
United Kingdom - New Defra Ministers announced
James Paice MP has been appointed as Minister of State and Richard Benyon MP and Lord Henley have been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretaries of State.
Ireland - Resumption of pork trade with China
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, confirmed that the Chinese market has been fully reopened to Irish pigmeat.
Canada - Ontario Ag Minister rewrites Ontario Pork mandate
Invoking her authority to change or erase some or all of a ruling by her own ministry's appeal tribunal, Ontario Ag Minister Carol Mitchell has laid out her own plan to have a dual-marketing system for hogs in the province by December.
Australia - Victoria to introduce pig levy
Victorian pig producers will pay 16 cents per carcass to fund a disease surveillance program through the state's Department of Primary Industry.
European Union - MEPs veto "meat glue" authorisation
The European Parliament has blocked the authorisation of "meat glue" thrombin as a food additive.
Australia - South Australia’s: New division to enhance biosecurity
South Australia’s ability to strategically and effectively respond to animal, plant, and aquatic pests and diseases will be boosted through the setting up of Biosecurity SA within PIRSA.
Mexico – Construction of biggest slaughterhouse in Latin America
The complex, which covers 4,000 m2 and which for its type and capacity is unique in Mexico and all of Latin America, will have the capacity to process 1,000 head of cattle and 2,000 pigs per shift and represents a total investment of over 700 million pesos.
France - Continued support for energy improvement in agriculture
The French minister of agriculture, Bruno le Maire, has decided to maintain the plan for energy improvement in agriculture to which 29.2 million euros will be assigned.
Appointment in SKOV Asia Ltd.
Peter Kristian Vind has been appointed Regional Service Technician of SKOV Asia Ltd on 1 Mai 2010 and will primarily take care of servicing SKOV installations in Asia.
Canada - Government supports farmers by investing in animal health
The Government of Canada is investing up to $2 million to prevent and contain animal diseases. The funding for the Canadian Animal Health Coalition for the West Hawk Lake Zoning Initiative will help to monitor the movement of animals and agricultural products between eastern and western Canada.
IPIC - Advanced Reproductive Management Seminars
Pork producers are invited to attend either of two workshops focusing on advanced swine reproductive management topics scheduled for early next month in northwest Iowa and northeast Nebraska.
Hypor extends leadership in duroc breeding with acquisition of Designed Genetics
Hypor is pleased to announce the acquisition of Designed Genetics. Designed Genetics, based in Lockport, Manitoba (Canada), is widely recognized as a leader in Duroc breeding, with a growing share of the Duroc boar market globally.