Use of antibiotics in animals is decreasing
The significant fall in antibiotic use in food-producing animals suggests that the measures taken at country level to reduce use are proving to be effective.
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Too early to stop tail docking entirely in the Netherlands, says study
A study from Wageningen Livestock Research and Utrecht University concludes it is too early to stop tail docking entirely in The Netherlands.
Sharp decline in Germany's pig inventory over the last decade
As of May 3, 2021, the number of pigs in Germany stood at 24.6 million head.
Landia: Pioneering farmer shows pig industry the benefits of renewables
A farm in North Carolina has reported a 10% increase in its biogas yields by investing in two new chopper pumps made by Landia.
Boehringer Ingelheim celebrates 25 years to combat PRRS in Europe
Boehringer Ingelheim’s PRRS vaccine celebrates 25 years of presence in Europe.
Porc d'Or chooses Hypor as sustainable swine breeding partner
The cooperation focuses on four breeding locations participating in the concept where gilts are produced for the different sow farms with a total of 5800 sows.
Evonik proves ecological advantages of its feeding solutions for swine
Modern feeding concepts based on amino acids reduce acidification, eutrophication and nitrogen-based emissions.
EU: Joint action on antimicrobial resistance
The presidency concluded by emphasising the global aspect of the threat and the need to take action at international level.
Adisseo announces a minority stake in PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL through a capital increase
Adisseo Group announces the signature of an agreement to take 24.99% participation through a capital increase in the company PigCHAMP Pro Europa SL.
United States hog inventory down 2% in June
The number of hogs and pigs on U.S. farms was down 2% from June 2020.
EU - Political agreement on new CAP: fairer, greener, more flexible
The provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and Council on the new Common Agricultural Policy introduces a fairer, greener, more animal friendly and flexible CAP.
Germany: Decrease in slaughter in first quarter of 2021
Pig slaughter in Germany was down 4.2% in the first quarter of 2021.
Apiam's Data Pig: First responder in biosecurity battle
Data Pig assists pork producers in record keeping, antimicrobial stewardship, monitoring pig health, and improving quality assurance and compliance.
The EU could again allow the use of processed animal protein (PAP) in livestock feed
The proposal will allow the use of insect proteins and non-ruminant proteins (collagen and gelatin) in poultry and swine feed.
Singapore agrees to zoning arrangement allowing trade from Canada in the event of ASF outbreak
This arrangement would serve to minimize trade impacts to the Canadian swine sector while protecting the swine populations in both countries.
China: Pig slaughter up 44% in May
The volume of pork on the Chinese market has continued to increase recently. In May, the slaughter volume increased 44% year-on-year.