Spain doubles imports of pigs from the Netherlands
Last year, Spain doubled its imports of slaughter pigs and again increased its imports of piglets from the Netherlands.
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HyLife weaning ramp wins Aherne Prize at 2023 Banff Pork Seminar
Robert Lafrenière and Barak Doell developed the “HyLife weaning ramp”, an innovation that improves working conditions, animal well-being and productivity.
Philippine pork production expected to rise this year
The country's pork production is forecast to reach 1 million MT in 2023 as commercial pork producers plan to raise larger pigs.
Topigs Norsvin launches new data exchange platform
The new platform brings global collaboration with Topigs' partners to the next level.
EU: agricultural price indices for 2022 substantially higher than 2021
First estimates of agricultural price indices for 2022 indicate that they were substantially higher than 2021 for almost all the main product categories as well as for key agricultural inputs.
How have Dutch piglet exports evolved?
In recent years we have seen a decrease in exports to Germany and an increase in piglets destined for Spain.
Brazilian swine industry expected to grow in 2023
In Brazil, purchasing power tends to remain weak, which increases the domestic demand for pork.
Evonik and Dr. Eckel to cooperate on phytogenics
New component in the Gut Health Solutions portfolio from Evonik Animal Nutrition
Canadian Pork Council leadership changes to guide organization into next challenges
René Roy was elected as the new chair and Scott Peters has been elected as the new first vice-chair.
Philippines: Samal City gets P10-M projects to boost swine production
Davao del Norte’s Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is a recipient of PHP10 million worth of projects aimed at boosting its swine production.
Brazil: Lower exports and higher pig supply put pressure on pig prices in 2022
Pork availability on the domestic market has grown considerably, putting pressure on negotiated pig and pork prices.
Novus acquires biotech company Agrivida to develop new feed additives
Through the purchase, Novus takes ownership of the proprietary INTERIUS™ technology Agrivida developed to embed feed additives inside grain.
Multi-year grant awarded to Hypor and the University of Alberta for the study of sow lifetime productivity
This project will investigate the connection between novel phenotypes and genomic data for more balanced selection, resulting in enhanced sustainability and profitability for the industry.
UConn collaborates with USDA to develop ASF vaccine candidate licensed by Zoetis
One of the world’s largest animal health companies non-exclusively licensed the USDA and UConn’s jointly owned vaccine candidate for African swine fever.
Record-high FAO cereal price index in 2022
Cereal prices were 18% higher on average in 2022, pushing the average annual FAO price index to a new record high.
World pig meat prices up in December
The average annual FAO Meat Price Index in 2022 as a whole was the highest in over thirty years.