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Monday, May 21, 2012
Pig Industry News from Bulgaria Sow and Piglet PCV2 Vaccination is Effective
BULGARIA - New research from Bulgaria has demonstrated the benefits of vaccinating both sows and piglets against PCV2.
Pig Industry News from Global Sustainable Livestock at Committee on Agriculture
GLOBAL - This week FAO will open a week of meetings among member countries that make up the organisation’s Committee on Agriculture, one of its governing bodies, to lay out the priorities and direction...
Pig Industry News from United Kingdom Brydock Pig Farm Wins Health and Welfare Award
UK - VION UK's Brydock Pig Farming operation was named overall winner of the Health & Welfare Award at the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards.
Pig Industry News from Canada Swine Innovation Porc Coordinates Collaborative Research
CANADA - The Chair of Swine Innovation Porc says collaborative research involving industry and university and government researchers creates a win-win situation for all players within the Canadian pork...
Pig Industry News from United States April 2012 Farm-to-Retail Hog Price Spread Wider
US - Problems with sovereign debt in Europe have caused both the Euro and stock markets to decline, writes Ron Plain.
Pig Industry News from United Kingdom Why Freedom Pigs Need a Substantial Premium
UK - A slightly underwhelming day for sellers and although the DAPP put on 0.18p and now stands at 148.39p, mixed messages were being received from the shout market despite Tulip opening the batting by...
Friday, May 18, 2012
Pig Industry News from United Kingdom PIG & POULTRY FAIR: BPEX Optimistic about the UK Pig Industry
UK - Despite continuing high feed prices, the prospects for the UK pig industry are definitely improving, according to BPEX Director, Mick Sloyan, speaking at a press conference at the British Pig & Poultry...
Pig Industry News from Russian Federation Denmark Halts Pig Exports to Russia
RUSSIA - The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has launched an immediate investigation into the causes of deaths in a consignment of export breeding pigs to Russia.
Pig Industry News from Ireland Is the EU Serious About Continuing to Produce Pigs?
IRELAND - IFA National Pigs and Pig Committee Chairman Tim Cullinan called a high level meeting of Teagasc and UCD pig feed research and advisory specialists as well as the main nutritionists and input...
Pig Industry News from United States AWI Accuses USDA of Conning Consumers
US - The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) requested a USDA Inspector General audit of the USDA Process Verified Program, which certifies some products as "humanely raised". According to the institute, the...
Pig Industry News from United States HSUS Files Complaint Against Tyson; Tyson Responds
US - The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal complaint with the US Securities Exchange Commission asserting that Tyson Foods, Inc., the world’s second-largest meat producer, is making deceptive...
Pig Industry News from United States Q1 Retail Pork Prices Higher Than a Year Ago
US - In the first quarter of 2012, retail pork prices rose 6 per cent compared to the same period last year. Prices finished at $3.49 per pound, and is known to be the highest first quarter retail price...
Pig Industry News from Australia Australian Agriculture Shares A$70 Million in Research Grants
AUSTRALIA - Over 100 research and demonstration projects across the country will share in $72.5 million as part of the Gillard Government’s first round of Filling the Research Gap and Action on the Ground...
Pig Industry News from United States Quick Action by US on Mandatory COOL Unlikely
US - The president of Paragon Economics suggests, in the event a WTO ruling declaring US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling a violation of the United States' international trade obligations is upheld,...
Pig Industry News from China Govt Likely to Act to Stabilize Pork Costs
CHINA - China's pork prices continued to decrease this week, leading to widespread losses for the industry and prompting the government to take measures to prevent the prices from fluctuating greatly during...
Pig Industry News from Australia Mandatory Welfare Training for Abattoirs
AUSTRALIA - The New South Wales Government has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
Pig Industry News from Global UK Minister Opens up Food, Pig Exports to China
UK & CHINA - British pork will soon be on menus in China following a £50 million deal reached by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Pig Industry News from United States Denny’s Moves to End Gestation Crate Pig Confinement
US - Denny’s announced that it will work with its suppliers to eliminate the practice of confining pigs in gestation crates for its bacon, sausage, and other pork products.
Pig Industry News from United Kingdom Super Suspension Offers New Worming Options
UK - Making its UK debut at this year’s Pig and Poultry Fair is Panacur AquaSol, a new generation water-administered wormer for pigs.
Pig Industry News from United Kingdom Optimism Strong for Future of British Pig & Poultry Sectors
UK - Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Pig Industry News from European Union Merial Appoints Pig Business Manager
UK & IRELAND - Merial Animal Health has announced the appointment of Nick Munce as Pig Business Development and Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.
Pig Industry News from Guatemala Guatemala Reports Two Outbreaks of CSF
GUATEMALA - Guatemala has reported two outbreaks of classical swine fever in backyard farms with low biosecurity measures.
Pig Industry News from Global Drop in Italian Meat Sales; Ukrainian Pig Herd Falls
GLOBAL - An important development which could have some major implications for the European pork retail sector is taking place in Italy. This is expected to have a positive effect on meat exports.
Pig Industry News from United States Record Feed Grain Production Projected for 2012/13
US - Feed grain production for 2012/13 is projected at 390 million metric tons, up from 324 million the previous year.
Pig Industry News from Brazil JBS Sees Rise in Revenue - Drop in Earnings
BRAZIL - Brazilian meat processor JBS had a net revenue in the first quarter of 2012 of R$16 billion (reals) a rise of 9.1 per cent compared to the first quarter of the previous year when the company posted...
Pig Industry News from Australia Rosy Outlook for Pork Producers
AUSTRALIA - Australian pig meat production is on the rise, driven by strong local and international demand.
Pig Industry News from Canada US Urged to Amend COOL to Comply with Trade Obligations
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is hoping the US will make the changes to Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling needed to bring it into compliance with its international trade obligations, writes Bruce...
Pig Industry News from Viet Nam Pork from HCM City Free of Lean Meat Agents
VIET NAM - None of the samples of pork and pig organs sold in Ho Chi Minh City's markets contained clenbuterol and salbutamol, the lean-meat additives banned in breeding animals, the HCM City Department...
Pig Industry News from Brazil Brazil: Bread–basket of the World
BRAZIL - For decades it has been predicted that Brazil would become the breadbasket of the world, writes Martin Riordan, Sales and Service at Genesus Brazil.
Pig Industry News from United States Harrisvaccines Founder Lauded by ISU
IOWA, US - Professor and Harrisvaccines Founder and President, D.L. “Hank” Harris, DVM, PhD, has been selected to receive the Iowa State University Award for Achievement in Economic Development in...
 
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