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FAO calls on countries to adapt to food price volatility
For the moment, things are getting tough in Spain
In September Spain has started a downward trend spiral. The livestock supply is very high, and the maximum activity of the abattoirs cannot even absorb it.
Brazil: the CIAS publishes the swine production costs monthly
New section: Swine markets commentary
A new section has started in pig333. From now and monthly, international experts will offer us their points of view on the pork markets.
How to deal with the economics of PCV2? A suggested approach
This economic model was create to provide a decision support tool for farmers and veterinarians, who can enter their own data to calculate the severity of PMWS on their farm, the cost of disease and what could be the most cost-effective control measure.
The Economic Impacts of Foot and Mouth Disease – What are they, how big are they and where do they occur?
Understanding the market dynamics of feed ingredient costs
Understanding the market dynamics of feed ingredient costs is crucial not only to manage overall costs of production but to ensure effective strategies in purchasing, margin hedging, peak line of credit acquisition and liquidity or financial risk management.
Assessment of the economic impact of PRRS virus on United States pork producers
France: The IFIP develops an indicator of the competitiveness in the pig sector
France: The Agricultural commmercial relationships Mediator will work towards the improvement of the swine sector
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms
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.