WHO publishes the Medically Important Antimicrobials List for Humans
The responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials needs to be improved in all sectors - human, animal, plant/crop, and environment - to preserve their public health benefits.
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To strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector
Government of Canada announces investment to further strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector
IPVS&ESPHM 2024 – Meeting place of the swine community
The 27th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress (IPVS Congress) and 15th European Symposium of Porcine Health Management (ESPHM) are taking place as a joint event from 4th – 7th June 2024 in Leipzig, Germany.
What does the EC propose to reduce the administrative burden?
The European Commission sent a paper to the Belgian Presidency outlining first possible actions to help reduce the administrative burden.
AB Vista partners with academic professionals to present latest fiber research at ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting
The ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting is being held from March 10-13 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin.
Dr. Maria Pieters honored with 2024 Distinguished Service Award by MVMA
The award recognizes her dedicated involvement with the Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair.
European Parliament calls on the Commission for strategic autonomy in terms of fertilisers
The EP calls on the EC to raise the limit values for the use of nitrogen fertilisers from animal manure, such as RENURE (nitrogen recovered from manure).
New decrease in Spanish pork exports in 2023
During the past year, Spanish exports of pork and prepared products to third countries decreased by 16%.
Canadian veterinarian Dr Shane Renwick is the winner of Medicine Stewardship category of the WVA Global Veterinary Awards
Dr. Renwick is the second category winner to be announced in the run up to the Awards ceremony which will take place on the 17th of April during the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC), in Cape Town, South Africa.
Kraig Westerbeek Named President, Smithfield Hog Production
Westerbeek brings more than 30 years of industry experience to his new role.
EU carbon removals certification framework
Council and European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional political agreement today on a regulation to establish the first EU-level certification framework for carbon removals.
Brazil: sustained growth in pork exports in 2023
Significant increases were also recorded in pig slaughter and pork production, as well as a slight increase in apparent consumption.
Alabama bans food products produced from cultured animal cells
The Alabama Senate unanimously approved legislation that would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of food products produced from cultured animal cells within Alabama.
European project to reduce the risk of exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
The project, known as JAMRAI 2, aims at reducing the risk of exposure of citizens to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and is supported with €50 million under the EU4Health programme, making it the largest EU-funded action on AMR to date.
European farmers exempted from rules on land lying fallow
The European Commission officially adopted a regulation which grants a partial exemption for European farmers from the conditionality rule on land lying fallow.
Corn and soybean: Projections for the 2023/2024 season USDA - February 2024
Compared to the January report, world corn production estimated saw no significant changes, while international trade figures forecast lower exports for Brazil and a decrease in imports from the European Union. As for soybeans, the forecast for Brazilian production was cut and export estimates increased, which would counterbalance the lower forecast for U.S. shipments.