How the world grain supply will be affected in 2022/23
The International Grains Council foresees a 13m t drop in total grains production for 2022/23.
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The Pirbright Institute appoints a new Chair to its Trustee Board
The Pirbright Institute announces the appointment of Professor Vince Emery as the Chair of the Trustee Board.
AASV Foundation presents Heritage Award
Dr Max Rodibaugh becomes the sixth recipient of the Heritage Award, which recognizes individuals who have lifelong outstanding achievements in swine veterinary medicine.
Brazil: New policy to encourage pork consumption
The proposal is one of the measures to tackle the serious crisis caused by overproduction and the global and national economic situation.
China continues to reduce its pork imports
In the first quarter of 2022, Chinese pork imports have decreased by more than 60%.
Denmark is working on a state-controlled climate food label
Denmark is to be the first country in the world to have a state-controlled climate label for foods.
2021 Arthur S. Flemming Awards recognize exceptional federal employees
Dr. Douglas Gladue received an award for expediting the development of the first safe and effective vaccine against African swine fever virus.
Take part in the Pork Checkoff's Innovation Challenge
Producers and innovators are challenged to think of new methods of carcass disposal beyond the existing methods of burial, incineration, composting and landfills.
Updated estimates for the 2022 sow inventory
According to the USDA, a significant decline in the sow inventory is expected for the world's major producers. However, China, Mexico, Canada, and South Korea are expected to see increases.
South Korea strengthens measures to control ASF
Thermal drones, capture teams, and professional carcass search teams will be put in place in critical African swine fever control areas.
FDA issues final guidance on animal drug compounding
Animal drugs compounded from bulk drug substances are not FDA-approved and the agency has not evaluated them to ensure that they are safe and effective.
Ceva Santé Animale announces Japan-based joint venture with Mitsui
The French leading animal health company has formed a joint venture with one of the largest Japanese conglomerates to accelerate the expansion of the veterinary laboratory to Japan, a key market for the business.
University of Minnesota swine professors receive awards at CVM Research Day
Dr. Maria Pieters and Dr. Noelle Noyes receive awards at the Points of Pride Research Day of the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine.
FFAR awards grant to Genvax Technologies to develop ASF vaccine
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research awarded a $145,000 grant to Genvax Technologies to develop a self-amplifying messenger RNA (saRNA) vaccine for African swine fever.
China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased
China's populations of live pigs and breeding sows increased steadily during the first quarter of the year.
Inflationary pressure will slow growth and trade in the global swine industry, Rabobank reports
According to Rabobank's Global Pork Quarterly report, producers’ returns will be challenged by rising costs, and production growth is expected to slow, as is global trade.