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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Lower Pork Cooking Temperature RecommendedUS - The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its recommendation for safely cooking pork, steaks, roasts, and chops. USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145° F as measured with...
Innovative Nutritional Software Contributed to ISUUS - Cargill yesterday announced it is making a significant in-kind software contribution to Iowa State University (ISU) to aid in its efforts to improve swine nutrition and pork production.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Positive News for PorkUK - The good news is people are buying more pork, bacon, ham and sausages according to a new category report published by BPEX.
New Rules to Check Pork and Illegal AbattoirsMALAYSIA - New regulations will be implemented to stop pig farmers from sending livestock to illegal abattoirs, resulting in low quality pork, said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua...
Thursday, May 19, 2011
PORK 505 Short CourseUS - The American Meat Science Association is partnering with the National Pork Board (NPB) and the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) to offer the first PORK 505 short course, a new, internationally focused...
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Benchmark When Only the Best Will DoAUSTRALIA - Experienced pig nutritionist Geoff Handley of Highspec Rural Services credits the recent push by Australia's Pork Cooperative Research Centre (Pork CRC) to implement a national performance...
Thursday, May 05, 2011
CQA and ACA to be AmalgamatedCANADA - Canadian Pork Council is confident amalgamating its on-farm food safety and animal care assessment programmes will strengthens the position of Canadian pork producers, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Dutch Input to Boost Meat Processing INDIA - A new cooperation with the Netherlands is aimed at improving poultry and meat processing, particularly in terms of traceability, meat quality and breeding.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Govt Cracks Down on Illegal Use of Beta-AgonistsTHAILAND - The Livestock Department will crack down on pig farms using a chemical agent to increase the redness of the meat in their pigs.
UK Meat Firms Cash in on High DemandTHAILAND - Two UK-based companies in the livestock and feed industries are eyeing increased sales in Thailand, seeing the potential for economic growth to stimulate demand for meat, according to ACMC.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Taking the Mystery Out of Pork ProductionUS - Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced that it is launching a new, educational series of videos providing an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at pork production and sustainability practices at the company's...
Friday, April 01, 2011
Pig Farmers Told to Drug LivestockCHINA - Middlemen were found ordering individual pig raisers to feed the animals a banned chemical that promotes lean pork in order to fatten profits.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
UK Attacked for Not Backing OrganicUK - The Soil Association, the UK's organic farming body, has called on the British government to wake up to what Europe can teach the UK about backing organic food and farming.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Welfare Committee Briefs Capitol Hill at DC MeetingUS - AMI’s Animal Welfare Committee this week briefed Capitol Hill staffers as part an effort to educate policymakers about regulatory requirements, voluntary initiatives and progress in animal handling....
Monday, February 21, 2011
MSU Projects Receive Agriculture Initiative Awards US - The Animal Agriculture Initiative (AAI) at Michigan State University (MSU) has announced the recipients of project funding for 2011-2012. The AAI awarded a total of $314,774 divided between seven...
Friday, February 18, 2011
Natural Behaviour Makes Moving Pigs Faster EasierCANADA - A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says by understanding of the natural instincts that drive behaviour swine handlers can make the job of moving pigs easier, faster and less...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Focus on Consumer Recognised Value EncouragedCANADA - The director of performance validation with PIC suggests in the future the pork value chain will need to step up its focus on developing consumer recognized value, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Hylife: Initial Response to New Name PositiveCANADA - The executive vice-president and chief operating officer of La Broquerie, Manitoba based Hylife, says the initial response to the company's new name has been positive, according to Bruce Coch...
Monday, January 24, 2011
Consumers Buy Food Based on Value, Not Just PriceCANADA - An Edmonton based research chef says, when it comes to selecting the foods they'll feed their families, today's consumers are looking at value, not just price, according to Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Scientist from DJF Selected as Young Elite ScientistDENMARK - Postdoc Henrik Hornshøj, who is behind a research project that aims to reduce boar taint, has been selected as Young Elite Scientist by the Danish Council for Independent Research.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
VION Guarantees Boar Taint-Free PorkNETHERLANDS - VION Food Nederland will be able to supply Dutch retailers with pork from uncastrated animals as of 1 February 2011.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Expression Biomarkers to Improve Pork QualityNETHERLANDS - Complex traits, like livestock production traits, are regulated by genetic and environmental influences.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Pork Consumption Increase Encourages Agri SectorCOSTA RICA - The growth in Costa Rica’s pork consumption is partly due to producers’ work to improve meat quality. However, there is a niche such as to export fine cuts as pork legs during the second...
Monday, December 13, 2010
USMEF’s Branded Products Promotion ProgrammeUS - Brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency.
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Hog and Poultry Days 2010: Pork Quality CompetitionCANADA - A Poplar Point area Hutterite Colony has topped a field of 30 to claim the top award at the Manitoba Hog and Poultry Days 2010 Pork Quality Competition, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
USMEF Initiative Targets Underappreciated Pork ButtUS - The pork butt is the Rodney Dangerfield of pork cuts. It’s more tender, juicy, flavorful and affordable than many cuts in the pork carcass, but it doesn’t get any respect. A new international...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
JSR Signs Contract Within UK-China Business SummitCHINA - JSR Genetics, the leading UK-based international pig genetics company, has signed a milestone contract for 1,100 animals with the Guangzhou Animal Husbandry Company in Beijing on 8 November 20...
Friday, November 12, 2010
Fines Can Lead to Safer Meat, Says WUR ResearcherNETHERLANDS - Fines farmers for pig carcass condemnation has been successful to reduce the liver worms but it would not be so effective in cases where antibiotic residues are discovered.
NFUS Slams Meat Inspection Cost Recovery PlansSCOTLAND, UK - Farmers would bear the brunt of FSA proposals for recovering the costs of meat plant inspections, says the National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS).
Friday, November 05, 2010
How Stress Affects Pig Meat QualityDENMARK - Researchers have found how stress affects the pig's meat quality at the cellular level.
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