Australian Pork Limited welcomes funding to help protect Aussie pigs
Australian Pork Limited and the hog sector look forward to working with the government to ensure that ASF never enters Australia.
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Pirbright study uncovers replication sites of emerging pig disease
Important insights into the replication mechanisms of porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) could facilitate the development of broad-spectrum control methods to tackle diseases caused by coronaviruses.
HKScan to introduce a new Group-wide operating model
HKScan will introduce its new Group-wide operating model on 1 January 2020. Furthermore, HKScan has assessed the efficiency of its Finnish operations. As a result of the statutory negotiations, eight employments will be terminated.
Cogeca elects new president, Ramón Armengol
The European agricooperatives organisation held its presidential election during which Ramon Armengol (Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España) was unanimously nominated to lead the farming organisation. Ramon Armengol will replace the outgoing Swedish President, Thomas Magnusson (LRF).
International Fibre Summit spotlights ‘rising star’ of animal nutrition
Fibre the ‘treasure trove’ of potential. Improved gut microbiota for better performance, significant in the age of antibiotic-free diets.
Magapor and Guyue sign historic agreement to build the largest boar stud worldwide
The two companies will build a 1,000-head boar stud in China which will be the largest boar stud in the world.
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Adding linseed, apple pomace & milk thistle ..Topigs Norsvin taste panel brings consumer preferences to breeding
Meat-eating quality is becoming more important. It is a differentiator for processors and retailers to set themselves apart in the market. The taste panel of Topigs Norsvin helps customers. It shows that Topigs Norsvin is committed to the final product: Tasty pork.
CPF granted SET “Highly Commended” Award, maintaining its place in THSI Index
CPF wins "Highly Commended in Sustainability Award" affirming the company's success in food Safety, self-sufficient society, and balance of nature.
Production resumes at Evonik methionine manufacturing plants in Antwerp, Belgium
Temporary outage of hydrocyanic acid supply for methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium resolved.
Collaboration the Key to New Pork Pact
Top breeder organizations Hendrix Genetics (Hypor) and German-based BHZP sign agreement, improving market concentration and collaboration.
ASF continues to cause major concerns within the hunting community
The hunting community is becoming increasingly concerned about new cases of ASF in western Poland, not far from the German border, and in southern Bulgaria, very close to the Greek border.
CIC bioGUNE researchers unravel the 3-D structure of the ASF virus
This breakthrough is the prerequisite not only for understanding the ASF virus assembly but also for controlling and ultimately eliminating it.
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EveryPig saves farm from major fines by identifying potential withdrawal period violation
Intelligent pig health platform EveryPig recently helped one of its users stay in compliance with pig medication withdrawal periods set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by identifying a potential violation and alerting the production manager before the pigs were sent to market.
WEDA constructs innovative pen concept for organic operation
The Be.Well concept stands for products which focus on the well-being and health of the pigs and facilitate economic and safe working at the same time.
HKScan Corporation and Hes-Pro Oy to start cooperation in plant-based protein products
Change in consumer buying behaviour has increased the demand for plant-based protein products. The two companies have signed a cooperation agreement to develop, produce and launch plant-based protein products in 2020.
CPF reports better-than-expected Q3 earnings
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) reported an 23% increase in third quarter earnings from the same period last year despite a 6% lower sales revenue. Earnings in fourth quarter and in 2020 expected to increase further.
IRTA-CReSA attends the International Symposium for CSF
From 23-26th October, the International Symposium for Classical Swine Fever (CSF), organized by the China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, was held in Beijing with the participation of Dr. Llilianne Ganges from IRTA-CReSA.
IPIC offers foreign animal disease preparedness workshops for producers
The IPIC team will help producers understand what the state and federal response might include in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S., and how they can individually prepare for such an outbreak on their farm.
Salmonella vaccine now available to UK and Irish pig producers
Pig producers in the UK and Ireland have a new means of defense in the fight against salmonella with the launch of a highly effective salmonella vaccine that has already been well-proven in Germany and Poland.
‘One Health Research, Education and Outreach Centre for Africa’ initiated by Germany’s BMZ
Germany’s parliamentary state secretary, Maria Flachsbarth, and ILRI’s deputy director general, Dieter Schillinger, signed a letter of intent in to formalize a One Health Research Centre for Africa.
Evonik declares force majeure for its methionine production in Antwerp
Manufacturing plant shut down due to outage of hydrocyanic acid supply for methionine production in Antwerp, Belgium. Company does not expect an impact on earnings.
What is gene editing?
This unfamiliar concept may sound strange to someone outside the industry, but this video explains that we have made breeding choices for thousands of years.
NPPC launches 'Pork O' Clock' campaign to highlight importance of USMCA agreement
40% of U.S. exported pork goes to Canada and Mexico. Campaign illustrates how pork is enjoyed in across North America and highlights importance and benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Vion invests in a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL)
Vion CEO Ronald Lotgerink announced earlier this year to introduce meat alternatives as part of the company’s strategy of building food chains based on the market demand. Vion is now planning to open a dedicated plant-based site in Leeuwarden (NL).