Forecasts for Canadian swine production in 2022
The Canadian swine sector will see slaughter levels recover somewhat in 2022 however disease impacts will see a slightly smaller pig crop in 2022 amidst higher losses.
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USDA names Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year
Manuel Borca's research contributed to the vaccine development for classical swine fever and African swine fever.
China expected to import 20% less pork in 2022
China's pork production is expected to increase 5% and imports to decline.
U.S. expects to plant more soybeans and less corn acreage
United States producers intend to plant a record-high number of acres of soybeans in 2022.
Russia: Exports of agricultural products up 21% in value in 2021
In 2021, Russian exports of agricultural products totaled $37.1 billion. This is 21% more than in 2020.
Development project at Danish Genetics: Focus on piglet survival via registration of birth weight
Danish Genetics is increasing its focus on piglet survival via a development project that deals with birth weight registration. The intention is to have more uniform piglets.
The Netherlands and Spain have requested the most pork storage
In the first days of operation, private storage aid has been requested for a total of 12,356 tons of pork.
Paine Schwartz completes strategic investment in Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics announced the completion of Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund V’s strategic investment in the company.
The Commission authorises four genetically modified crops for use as food and animal feed
The Commission authorised three genetically modified crops and renewed the authorisation for another one used for food and animal feed.
EU strengthens geographical indications for agricultural products
The new measures should increase the uptake of GIs across the EU to benefit the rural economy and achieve a higher level of protection, especially online.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear case against Proposition 12
The National Pork Producers Council argues that Proposition 12 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.
United States hog inventory down
U.S. hog inventory is down 2% from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021.
Germany: Further drop in meat consumption in 2021
In 2021, per capita pork consumption decreased by 1.2 kilograms compared to the previous year.
HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group starting cooperation with the Yli-Simola pig farm in Finland
An agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland has been signed. Trial activities will take place on the Yli-Simola pig farm in Porlammi.
University of Minnesota researchers secure $500K USDA grant to study novel pig influenzas
Scientists in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine will try to prove their hypothesis: that influenza reassortment is common, and that it’s driven by factors like age, immunity, and production system.
Salmonella and Campylobacter continue to show high levels of antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still high, says a report released today by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).