Increased number of confirmed ASF cases in Italy
There are now 20 confirmed cases, so far all of them within the infected area.
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Philippines attains all-time corn and palay harvests in 2021
Paddy rice and corn production both hit record level productions in 2021.
China bans pork imports from Italy and North Macedonia
China announced the ban on pork due to ASF outbreaks in Italy and North Macedonia.
SHIC: New research project to investigate feed mill decontamination in the event of an ASF outbreak
The research project will evaluate several methods for cleaning and disinfecting feed mills following a potential ASF outbreak.
U.S: California delays enforcement of Proposition 12
Prop 12 will not go into force until the state finalizes regulations.
Chile approves first-ever odor regulations for the swine industry
It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.
Russia extends counter-sanctions on food for another year
In 2013 Russia imported $43.3 billion worth of food, and in seven years the figure has fallen to less than $30 billion. In 2021 food imports have continued to decline.
Brazil breaks all-time record for pork exports in 2021
Brazil ended 2021 with a total of 1.13 million tons of pork exported, the highest figure ever achieved by Brazilian exporters in a single year.
The first PIC®408 produced in Spain are available
PIC®, the global leader in swine genetics, and Progaval, a production company with great experience and projection, reached during the past 2021 an agreement for the production of the PIC®408 boar in Spain.
AB Agri appoints Simon Heath in new CCO role to drive international expansion
New remit includes business opportunities across three continents.
IPVS2022: Abstract submission deadline is January 31
Abstracts submission guidelines are available at the event's website.
More ASF cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.
Pork production in China increased significantly in 2021
Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.
U.S. corn and soybean production up in 2021
Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production.
Ceva: Calculator compares acid cost with vaccine cost
Ceva provides a calculator to compare the individual on-farm treatment cost with acids for sows and pigs with the potential vaccination costs for the same target groups.
HPNow: EPA determines HPGenTM as a pesticide device for use in agriculture
Based on this determination, HPNow will now be expanding its activity in the United States and will be offering HPGen™ for livestock drinking water.