Global Pig Industry News
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sow and Piglet PCV2 Vaccination is EffectiveBULGARIA - New research from Bulgaria has demonstrated the benefits of vaccinating both sows and piglets against PCV2.
Sustainable Livestock at Committee on AgricultureGLOBAL - 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...
Brydock Pig Farm Wins Health and Welfare AwardUK - VION UK's Brydock Pig Farming operation was named overall winner of the Health & Welfare Award at the 2012 Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards.
Swine Innovation Porc Coordinates Collaborative ResearchCANADA - 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...
April 2012 Farm-to-Retail Hog Price Spread WiderUS - Problems with sovereign debt in Europe have caused both the Euro and stock markets to decline, writes Ron Plain.
Why Freedom Pigs Need a Substantial PremiumUK - 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 & POULTRY FAIR: BPEX Optimistic about the UK Pig IndustryUK - 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...
Denmark Halts Pig Exports to RussiaRUSSIA - 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.
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...
AWI Accuses USDA of Conning ConsumersUS - 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...
HSUS Files Complaint Against Tyson; Tyson RespondsUS - 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...
Q1 Retail Pork Prices Higher Than a Year AgoUS - 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...
Australian Agriculture Shares A$70 Million in Research GrantsAUSTRALIA - 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...
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,...
Govt Likely to Act to Stabilize Pork CostsCHINA - 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...
Mandatory Welfare Training for AbattoirsAUSTRALIA - The New South Wales Government has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
UK Minister Opens up Food, Pig Exports to ChinaUK & 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
Denny’s Moves to End Gestation Crate Pig ConfinementUS - 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.
Super Suspension Offers New Worming OptionsUK - Making its UK debut at this year’s Pig and Poultry Fair is Panacur AquaSol, a new generation water-administered wormer for pigs.
Optimism Strong for Future of British Pig & Poultry SectorsUK - 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.
Merial Appoints Pig Business ManagerUK & IRELAND - Merial Animal Health has announced the appointment of Nick Munce as Pig Business Development and Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland.
Guatemala Reports Two Outbreaks of CSFGUATEMALA - Guatemala has reported two outbreaks of classical swine fever in backyard farms with low biosecurity measures.
Drop in Italian Meat Sales; Ukrainian Pig Herd FallsGLOBAL - 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.
Record Feed Grain Production Projected for 2012/13US - Feed grain production for 2012/13 is projected at 390 million metric tons, up from 324 million the previous year.
JBS Sees Rise in Revenue - Drop in EarningsBRAZIL - 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...
Rosy Outlook for Pork ProducersAUSTRALIA - Australian pig meat production is on the rise, driven by strong local and international demand.
US Urged to Amend COOL to Comply with Trade ObligationsCANADA - 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...
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...
Brazil: Bread–basket of the WorldBRAZIL - For decades it has been predicted that Brazil would become the breadbasket of the world, writes Martin Riordan, Sales and Service at Genesus Brazil.
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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