Welcome to this week's newsletter
This week, several reports have been published on the prospects for the global pig industry. In the current world economic crisis, the majority make gloomy reading.
Whole Hog Brief, for example, reports that Canadian pig inventories continue to slide, and prospects in the European Union are uncertain. US pork production, however, is expected to be higher this year than last.
One expert asserts that freer trading regulations would increase global agriculture trading, bringing estimated worldwide benefits of $165 billion a year. Pig producers and processors would benefit from a share of that pay-out, writes ThePigSite Editor, Jackie Linden.
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We have 6 new features this week:
Developing a Global Agenda for Farming
An increase in global agriculture trading through freer trading regulations could increase the worldwide benefits by $165 billion a year, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Prospects for EU Agricultural Markets 2008-2015
The shape of the European agricultural market over the next seven years will depend very much on the way it reacts to and recovers from the present global financial crisis, writes ThePigSite senior editor, Chris Harris.
Canadian Sow Herd Falls Again (March 2009)
By Chris Harris, Senior Editor, ThePigSite. Our snapshot of the ongoing global pig industry trends as reported in March 2009 Whole Hog Brief.
Biosecurity Pays Dividends
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains Dave van Whellingham (Sheriden Hueser Provis, Steinbach, Manitoba). "That is the essence of biosecurity."
Use of US DDGS in Practical Swine Diet Formulations
Professor J. Shurson and J. Pomerenke presented this overview at the International Distillers Grains Conference in Indianapolis in October 2008. They describe how to formulate practical diets for pigs using corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS).
Pig Health Management in a Down Market
Health management needs a radical re-think and must be even more closely monitored when the market is tough, writes Ed Barrie, sow and weaner pig specialist at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
Our market reports for this week are:
US Pork Outlook Report - March 2009
USDA Livestock and Products Annual and Semi-Annual Reports 2009
US Feed Outlook - March 2009
Enrique Mondaca Joins BIVI US Swine Team
US - Boehringer Ingelheim have announced that Enrique Mondaca, DVM, Ph.D., has joined the US swine team as a technical resource manager.
'What We Know about Feeding Liquid By-products'
GERMANY - Dr Jerry Shurson gave a lecture on the advantages and challenges of liquid feeding at Big Dutchman's 5th International Agents' Meeting in Bremen, Germany.
Combination of Probiotic and Botanical Elements
NETHERLANDS - Chr. Hansen A/S and Nor-Feed A/S join forces to develop a range of feed additives with the beneficial effects of probiotic and botanical additives.
European Scientists Honoured for PCV Research
GERMANY - This year's winners of the PCV21 Research Award, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, have been announced.
» Move to Raise Levy Gets Ministerial Approval
» BPEX Change for Success KT Event
» New Focus for Pig Meat Supply Chain
» Spot Prices Continue to Climb
» UK Slaughter Statistics - March 2009
» Dust Regulations Disappoint Producer Organizations
» Tyson and Freshpet Join in Pet Food Revolution
» Antibiotics Ban Would Hurt People and Pigs
» Welfare Issues Impact Swine Production
» Pew Applauds Introduction of Antibiotic Act
» Ambassador Kirk Commended on USTR Confirmation
» Web Site Guides Livestock Down Path to Organic
» Weekly Review: Improvement in Packers' Margin
» Market Preview: Meat Demand is Risky Business
» Commercial Red Meat Production Lower than 2008
» Weekly Roberts Report
» Weekly Outlook: Corn Consumption
» 'No Obstacle' in the Creation of Organic Standards
» Medina Pig Out Day to Showcase Research on Pigs
» Danish Workers Rail against Weaner Exports
» Nutritional Contents of DDGS Characterised
» Reduced Access to Pigs Threatens US Pork Exports
» Canadian Pork Plant Approved to Export to EU
» Canadian Gov't Improves Programme for Hog Farmers
» Improved Hog Marketing Service and Lower Costs
» Looking to Europe for New Export Opportunities
» Extension of Cull Breeding Swine Program Applauded
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Pork Commentary: Trip to Washington D.C.
» EU Pig Prices: New Optimism Brings Wind of Change
» EU Considers Regulations to Stop Slaughter Suffering
» IPPC Should Not Include Smaller Pig Farms
» Tens of Thousands of Pigs Butchered for Galungan
» Meat and Poultry Products Not Part of Tariff Hikes
» Mexico Announces Three States as Free of CSF
» 15 Arrested for Selling Pigs Fed Banned Additives
» Shuanghui: 24 Per Cent Rise in Full Year Net Income
» Livestock Diseases Continue to Plague Farmers
» Swine Fever Confirmed in South Russian Region
» BPEX and EBLEX Strengthen Meat Export Team
» OIE and WTO Bond Tightens for Animal Health
» Salmonella Epidemic in Finland Worsens
» Producers Seek to Postpone Free Trade
That's all for this week!
Ed.
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