Animal Health Regulations Amendments Expected
CANADA - The Canadian Pork Council expects planned amendments to the federal Health of Animals Regulations to accommodate swine tracebility to become effective by late 2010 or early 2011, writes Bruce...

Dutch Producers will be Higher-Welfare Challengers
NETHERLANDS - British retailers and consumers have not considered the Dutch to be particularly high-welfare pig producers, compared to Britain.

Tyson's Waterloo Plant Temporarily Stops Production
IOWA, US - Concerns over livestock herding have resulted in slaughtering operation disruptions at a Waterloo meat-packing plant.

New Technical Director for TOPIGS USA
US - TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Eggert as Technical Director of TOPIGS USA effective from 16 August 2010.

New Information on Feeding Wheat to Pigs Out
US - Research shows that wheat is a viable energy source for pigs, but little information is available about using this feedstuff in swine operations today.

Alpharma Invites Students to Give Farmers a High Five
NEW JERSEY, US - Alpharma Animal Health encourages people to give farmers a high five through their ag student video contest kicking off in early September.

Study: Agri-Food Industry’s View on Animal Cloning
IRELAND - The sale of food from cloned animals and their offspring is legal in the USA. The US Food and Drug Administration in 2008 stated that such products were indistinguishable from those of non-cloned...

Producers Embrace Efficiency-Improving Technology
SCOTLAND, UK - The enthusiasm of those involved in the Scottish red meat chain to embrace new technology augurs well for the future of the industry, according to Donald Biggar, Chairman of Quality Meat...

Brazil's Pork Exports Rise in Value Again
BRAZIL - Pork exports in July and for the half-year are down in volume compared to the same period last year but value is up in US dollar terms.

Irish Pig Farmers Worry as Grain Prices Rise
IRELAND - The Irish pig industry is again suffering financial pressure as a result of the fastest rise in wheat prices since 1973 (there was a €57/t rise in July).

Stability in Canadian Swine Inventory
CANADA - The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board reports, following an across the board decline in hog numbers since this time last year, western Canada's swine population has started to stabilise, according...

New Appointment by Big Dutchman China
CHINA - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles F. Strong, Ph.D. as Technical Sales Director in China.

First Farms Apply for Pig Health Funding
UK - Four pig producer groups will put in pilot applications next month for support for specific on-farm projects to improve pig health.

NADIS BPEX Commentary – August 2010
UK - Having successfully produced pigs up to the point of weaning – the most technically complex part of pig production – it is galling for pig farmers to then endure further loss in the form of death...

Weekly Roberts Report
US - Agricultural US Commodity Market Report by Mike Roberts, Commodity Marketing Agent, Virginia Tech.

Pig, Cattle Producers Rally Against GIPSA Rule
COLORADO, US - Beef and pork producers rallied against USDA's Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s (GIPSA) proposed federal rule on the buying and selling of livestock at a public...

Increased Alley Width in Swine Barns Recommended
CANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Centre is recommending increasing the alley width in modern swine barns to reduce stress and make the loading of near market pigs faster and easier, writes...

China Opens Doors to More Danish Crown Imports
DENMARK - A new agreement between Denmark and China opens up for exports of processed foods such as sausages and tinned products from Danish Crown.

Farrowing Checks Made Easy
UK - Monitoring sows’ progress at farrowing has just got easier with a simple, free tool. BPEX has designed the 2TS Farrowing Disc to put beside sow pens during farrowing.

Sindirações Has New President
BRAZIL - After six years as president of Sindirações, Mario Sergio Cutait has passed the baton to Maurício Nacif Faria of Agroceres.

Big Dutchman Strengthens Foothold in China
CHINA - Big Dutchman is pleased to announce the establishment of its new sales office in Beijing to expand its sales opportunities throughout China.

A/H1N1 Flu Outbreak Reported in Finnish Swine
FINLAND - The Finnish veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of A/H1N1 influenza.

CAST Publishes Sustainability Report
US - The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has published the proceedings of its symposium on sustaining animal agriculture.

Govt Needs Positive Outcome of Nitrates Review
IRELAND - IFA President John Bryan has said that the outcome of the nitrates review has the potential to make or break the Government’s Food Harvest 2020 growth strategy for the agri-food sector, which...

ACMC Tip: Light Up for Fertility
UK - As day length shortens, many producers notice a fall in sow productivity, with increased returns to service.