European veterinarians call for further animal health visit regulations
To date, no Act lays down the minimum requirements necessary for the uniform application of the article requiring farms to receive animal health visits.
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Spain's dependence on pork exports to China
While exports to China have shown a significant increase, sales to the other major destinations have fallen.
Germany adjusts piglet price due to castration costs
As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.
CP Foods pursues sustainability through food security and circular economy
The company's strategy calls for more renewable energy consumption, less use of single-use plastics, less food loss and waste, less greenhouse gas emissions and material sourcing from certified suppliers.
EU: CE authorises eight genetically modified crops for use as food and feed
The Commission has authorised five genetically modified crops and renewed the authorisation for three maize crops.
Philippines: Provinces take new measures to keep ASF out
Iloilo bans the entry of livestock vehicles without proper certification and Northern Samar bans the entry of live hogs.
China: Standards for plant-based meat alternative products newly issued
Standards have been laid out for this growing sector in China, including labeling requirements.
The Pirbright Institute: Combining aerosol and injection of a flu vaccine improves protection in pigs
Combining two different routes of administering flu vaccine provides pigs with better protection against disease than using only one method.
Iowa State Extension: Suicide prevention virtual program for producers
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering suicide prevention programs that teaches participants three steps to help save a life from suicide.
New "technical TV program" for pig farmers launched at EuroTier digital
Digital technical program with video sessions and virtual pig farm visits – Expert knowledge for the international livestock industry – from 9th to 12th February 2021.
ASF spreads to new area in the Philippines
Eastern Visayas' first ASF case confirmed in Leyte town. Over 500 hogs culled.
Anpario: Trial shows oregano essential oil can improve pig unit throughput
Orego-Stim from Anpario, improved numbers of piglets weaned per sow through reduced mortality and removals in lactation.
SPACE 2021: new dates and a new design!
SPACE 2021 to take place 14 to 16 September 2021 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre and Friday the 17th for a special all-digital day.
AB Vista supports customers’ sustainability programmes with launch of new emissions reporting service
New reporting service allows customers to gain insight on carbon emissions, helps reduce environmental impact.
China doubles volume of its pork imports in 2020
Despite the recovery of the pig population, China continues to increase its pork imports, reaching 4 million tonnes, double the imports from 2019.
Mexican pork production increased in 2020
Mexican agricultural and fisheries production in 2020 increased by 1%. Pork also saw increases.