France: The IFIP develops an indicator of the competitiveness in the pig sector
Denmark presents the best index, with 0.79 points, followed by Germany (0.52), The Netherlands (0.51), and Spain (0.49).
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France: The Agricultural commmercial relationships Mediator will work towards the improvement of the swine sector
The French Minister of Agriculture has asked the Mediator of Agricultural commercial relationships to carry out a mediation process between producers, processors and wholesalers.
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
The study is aimed at providing EU policymakers with an improved understanding of which of the options is most adequate for pig meat production when weighing the costs against the benefits.
Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms
Imposing a reduced nocturnal temperature regimen from 1900 to 0700 h is effective in reducing energy costs in the nursery.
More articles on PRRS
We resume the section on PRRS (a disease that entails costs of 664 million dollars per year) with new authors and subjects, or updating subjects that we have already dealt with.
The cost of PRRS to pork producers
The total cost of productivity losses to US producers is estimated at US$664 million annually but productivity losses are shifting from the growing pig herd to the sow herd.
Rabobank: pork global prices will be at a lower average level
However, Rabobank predicts that global prices will be at a lower average level than previously forecast, as the expected consequence of higher feed costs - herd liquidation - has not occurred.
United Kingdom: evidence secures big savings for pig industry
Pig farmers who meet this target will then be able to claim a discount on CCL of 90 per cent on electricity and 65 per cent on other eligible fuels.
Thompson’s tip: Feed conversion control is key to survival
Feed conversion rate (FCR) has a huge influence on financial efficiency.
Handling practices that have a bearing on the conversion index (2/2)
If the animals fast for some 12 hours before their loading onto the lorry we will reduce the compound feed consumption and we will improve the conditions of the transport to the abattoir. Nevertheless, adding up the transport and the waiting time at the abattoir we should not exceed 24 hours of fasting in total.
Cost of post-weaning multi-systemic wasting syndrome and PCV2 subclinical infection – a stochastic economic model
The model highlights the importance of the cost of subclinical cases, usually understimated.
USA: National Pork Board approves additional funding for promotional efforts
The National Pork Board has approved domestic and international marketing budgets that will help drive pork demand at a critical time.
Interpig: financial comparison of pig production in 2011
All the countries that participate in Interpig, except USA, suffered losses in 2011.
China publishes farmer loan regulations
China's banking regulator announced that its regulations on farmer loans will come into force on Jan. 1 next year.
United Kingdom: the impact of feed costs on the English pig industry
At present the average pig price is less than 152p per kg, resulting in an average loss of over £14 on every pig produced.
FAO Food Price Index up 1.4 percent in September
The grain-intensive pig and poultry sectors recorded particularly strong gains, increasing by 6 percent and 2 percent respectively.