2021 Arthur S. Flemming Awards recognize exceptional federal employees
Dr. Douglas Gladue received an award for expediting the development of the first safe and effective vaccine against African swine fever virus.
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Take part in the Pork Checkoff's Innovation Challenge
Producers and innovators are challenged to think of new methods of carcass disposal beyond the existing methods of burial, incineration, composting and landfills.
Updated estimates for the 2022 sow inventory
According to the USDA, a significant decline in the sow inventory is expected for the world's major producers. However, China, Mexico, Canada, and South Korea are expected to see increases.
South Korea strengthens measures to control ASF
Thermal drones, capture teams, and professional carcass search teams will be put in place in critical African swine fever control areas.
FDA issues final guidance on animal drug compounding
Animal drugs compounded from bulk drug substances are not FDA-approved and the agency has not evaluated them to ensure that they are safe and effective.
Ceva Santé Animale announces Japan-based joint venture with Mitsui
The French leading animal health company has formed a joint venture with one of the largest Japanese conglomerates to accelerate the expansion of the veterinary laboratory to Japan, a key market for the business.
University of Minnesota swine professors receive awards at CVM Research Day
Dr. Maria Pieters and Dr. Noelle Noyes receive awards at the Points of Pride Research Day of the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine.
FFAR awards grant to Genvax Technologies to develop ASF vaccine
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded a $145,000 grant to Genvax Technologies to develop a self-amplifying messenger RNA (saRNA) vaccine for African swine fever.
China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased
China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased steadily during the first quarter of the year.
Inflationary pressure will slow growth and trade in the global swine industry, Rabobank reports
According to Rabobank's Global Pork Quarterly report, producers’ returns will be challenged by rising costs, and production growth is expected to slow, as is global trade.
U.S. expected to produce and export less pork this year
The USDA has lowered its forecast for U.S. pork production as lower hog inventories and farrowing intentions lead to tighter pig supplies.
Major pork exporters look to markets outside China
As China imports less pork this year, where will the EU, US, Canada, and Brazil export their product?
Ceva celebrates 100 years of developing animal vaccines at its Dessau site in Germany
Over the last 100 years this site has greatly contributed to the discovery of effective vaccines and serums to improve animal health.
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Ultrapure hydrogen peroxide available for organic use
Russia extends ban on fertilizer exports
To fully meet the needs of Russian farmers and companies, the Russian government is extending the ban on the export of ammonium nitrate.
Germany: Larger pig inventory compared to provisional data
The final results of the swine census published by Destatis as of November 3, 2021 show that the drop in pig inventory is somewhat less than expected based on the preliminary results reported in December.