EU: GHG livestock emissions in 2030
The livestock sector will contribute directly to 72% of the non-CO2 GHG emissions of agriculture in 2030.
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Coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs
Use of coated proteases in sorghum soybean based diets for growing pigs may improve nitrogen retention and reduce nitrogen content in manure.
United Kingdom: New farming rules for water
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment.
Use of digestible rather than total amino acid affects nitrogen balance in pigs
The use of digestible rather than total amino acid in diet formulation clearly improve N retention and reduces N excretion.
EU: New rules for organic farming
The agreement on new rules for organic farming endorsed by Council representatives will simplify and harmonise many of the rules covering organic food production both within the European Union and in non-EU countries.
UK: All environmental permits to be reviewed over next four years
The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, following the introduction of new requirements for permit holders.
ARIMEDIA: Project for reducing the ammonia emissions from slurry
The project, that counts on the participation of Spanish and Italian companies and institutions, is coordinated by the Food and Agriculture Research and Technology Centre (CITA) of Aragon.
The Danish producers, industry and organisations join to improve the organic production
Organic pig producers, abattoirs and organisations related to animal welfare have signed a new agreement that will further improve the pigs’ welfare and their environmental impact. This agreement sets more requisites and regulations and will give place to an E-brand that will come into force in January 1st 2018.
Reduction of protein levels as strategy to reduce environmental impact of pig production
A reduction of the environmental impact derived from pig production is possible by a suitable nutrient requirement adjust.
China: 15° CAHE (China Animal Husbandry Expo)
China Animal Husbandry Expo, known as CAHE, is the largest livestock show in Asia. In 2017, CAHE attracted 161 655 visitors and 1 200 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.
Floor slat openings impact ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions associated with group-housed gestating sows
This trial showed the advantage, in an environmental point of view, to use 15% drainage openings on the solid part of partly slatted floors in pens for group-housed gestating sows.
Canada: recent regulatory changes will stimulate Manitoba's hog production
The Manitoba government is introducing proposed legislation that would reduce outdated, contradictory, complicated or ineffective regulatory requirements imposed on businesses, industry and local governments.
Use of digestible rather than total amino acid in diet formulation increases nitrogen retention and reduces nitrogen excretion from pigs
One of the goals of swine diet formulation is minimizing nitrogen (N) excretion as well as maximizing N retention.
Strict environmental regulations will further constrain China’s sow herd recovery
One of the major themes of the 13th Plan was the goal to improve environmental protections by moving swine production away from waterways and crowded urban populations.
Zinc oxide – for the prevention of post-weaning enteritis/diarrhoea – an EU update
The Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) in the EU recommended the withdrawal of marketing authorisations for veterinary products containing zinc oxide in December 2016. Then CVMP decided to re-evaluate its opinion. The final decision is expected soon…
EU establishes best available techniques for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs
The European Commission has just published the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/302 of 15 February 2017 establishing best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, for the intensive rearing of poultry or pigs.