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Nedap: 4 reasons to take control of sow feed intake
Automated feeding improves sow health and weaning pig performance.
US: Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule under review

Germany: Standardization for nitrate-contaminated groundwater areas
In light of amending the Fertiliser Ordinance comes the uniform designation of nitrate-polluted areas in Germany.

CPF maintains strict preventive measures against ASF and COVID-19, gearing towards New Normal farming
Charoen Pokphand Foods has been following strict preventive measures to protect pigs from ASF and to protect farm staff from COVID-19.

Thermo Fisher Scientific: OIE registers VetMAX ASF Virus Detection Kit in diagnostics manual
The Applied Biosystems VetMAX African Swine Fever Virus Detection Kit is the first ASF kit to be registered by the OIE.

Minitube celebrates 50 years in the animal breeding industry
Minitube celebrates an important company anniversary.

TechMix hires Hannah Burken as research technician
Burken will help develop and prove new product innovations for the evolving industry.

Germany: Industry discussion on the future of the meat industry
Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.

IPVS2020 will not take place in November
Caring for the participants’ health, the Local Organizing Committee postponed the event, which was scheduled for November this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Antimicrobial resistance in the Netherlands remains stable
Bolivian market now open to US pork

Germany: Pig population continues to decline
Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.

France: meat consumption is changing dramatically
After strong growth in the 1960s and 1970s, per capita meat consumption stabilized in the 1980s and has been declining since the early 1990s.
Canada: New anti-trespassing law protects farm animals and personnel

AFIA invites industry newcomers to virtual Feed Industry Institute
The online conference will teach the fundamentals of the animal food manufacturing process, give an overview of the U.S. feed industry, animal physiology and nutrition basics.