Pig Welfare Standards Now Compulsory in Victoria
AUSTRALIA - Pig welfare standards have been made compulsory in Victoria.

Welfare of Animals in Transport Still a Concern
ANALYSIS - Concern is growing again over the way livestock is being transported both for slaughter and as live exports, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.

Ministry Intensifies Fight Against ASF in Belarus
BELARUS - Because of the rapid deterioration of the epizootic situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Russia, the Ministry of Agriculture and Foodstuffs of Belarus calls on regional authorities to take...

Less Bedding Can Benefit In-Transit Market Pigs
US - In a new study, funded by the Pork Checkoff, researchers at Texas Tech and Iowa State universities found that the pork industry can generally use less bedding year-round that it currently does while...

Ag Council Discusses Welfare and MRLs
EU - The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting last week covered animal welfare during transport – a key area for the incoming Danish presidency - bluetongue vaccination, maximum residues limits...

New Code Released on Welfare for Animal Transport
NEW ZEALAND - Minimum standards of animal welfare and recommended best practices for everyone involved in transporting animals in New Zealand were outlined in a new code of welfare issued last week by...

ABC Airlines Carries Canadian Pigs to Russia
RUSSIA - AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), Russia's largest scheduled cargo airline, has successfully completed its latest shipment of "Large White" pigs from PIC Genetics, with the transport of 1,150 animals...

AFB Comment on Memorandum on Mexican Trucks
US - The American Farm Bureau is pleased that a memorandum between Mexico and the United States was signed yesterday, bringing an end to the long-running dispute over Mexican truck access north of the...

Research Increases Profits for Swine Producers
US - Recent University of Illinois research confirms that the swine industry has come a long way in the past 10 years to improve pig transportation and handling.

Animal Welfare Award for SAC Researcher, Colleague
SCOTLAND, UK - SAC animal welfare researcher, Dr Malcolm Mitchell, and his long-time research partner, Peter Kettlewell, are the joint recipients of an award recognising the significant impact their work...

JSR Breeding Pigs Fly into China
CHINA - More than 800 high-health, genetically advanced breeding pigs have successfully touched down in China in the last week. The animals were transported from the UK onboard a specially chartered 747...

Congress Urged to Pass Mexican Trucking Pact
US - The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) this week sent members of Congress a letter urging their support for the recent agreement on Mexican trucking between President Obama and Mexican President...

Cleaning Trucks Before Entering into Farms
CANADA - Manitoba Pork Council is encouraging pork producers to step up their vigilance in ensuring the trucks that haul hogs from their farms do not bring in disease, writes Bruce Cochrane.

US-Mexican Trucking Deal Pleases Pork Producers
US - The National Pork Producers Council praised the Obama administration for announcing yesterday an agreement in principle with Mexico to resolve a trade impasse over allowing Mexican trucks to haul...

Habits of Long Distance Pig Travellers Revealed
DENMARK - Is it best for a pig to be unloaded from the transport vehicle for a break in its long distance journey or should it remain on the vehicle until it reaches its final destination? Scientists have...

EFSA: Welfare Risks to Animals During Transport
EU - Scientists on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) AHAW Panel have made a number of recommendations based upon a thorough review of the most recent scientific literature from 2004 to date,...

Progress on Mexico Trucking Dispute Applauded
US - The National Pork Producers Council welcomed news yesterday from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) on progress in the US-Mexico dispute on long haul trucking.

President Urges EU Action on Transport Enforcement
SCOTLAND, UK - National Farmers' Union Scotland’s (NFUS) President, Jim McLaren has challenged Europe to better enforce existing animal transport laws before giving consideration to new rules that could...

Mexican Trucking Dispute Hurting US Pork
US - US pork exports to Mexico have fallen by a whopping 20 per cent since the Mexican government added pork to the list of US products against which it is retaliating for the failure of the United States...

Govt Cracks Down on Livestock Transport Violators
CANADA - The Government of Canada is to crack down on livestock transport violators, with new regulations that include more than doubling fines.

Italy Urged to Improve Certain Welfare Measures
ITALY - Following a recent inspection, the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) has reported improvements in slaughterhouse controls but has raised some welfare concerns for pigs.

NFUS: Transport and Layers with EU Welfare Officials
EU - NFU Scotland has sat down with European Commission officials to encourage them to better enforce existing animal transport laws before giving consideration to new rules that could impinge on Scotland’s...

President Obama Asked to Resolve Trucking Issue
US - The National Pork Producers Council and 36 state pork producer organizations are urging President Obama to work with Congress and the Mexican government to resolve as quickly as possible the dispute...

RSPCA to Hold Meeting on Welfare During Transport
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA - The red meat industry will actively engage in a farm animal handling and transport symposium being organised by the RSPCA next month.

Agriculture Pays Price for Inaction on Mexican Trucks
US - Mexico’s trade retaliation against the United States is expanding in size and scope due to the US government not meeting obligations to allow Mexican trucks to operate in the United States.

Improving Design of Trucks Used to Move Swine
CANADA - Research conducted by the Saskatoon based Prairie Swine Centre suggests changing the design of vehicles used to transport swine to reduce stress and cut losses during transport and improve meat...

Understanding Behaviours Key to Moving Pigs Easily
CANADA - A Saskatchewan based low stress pig handling trainer says understanding the natural behaviours of the pig and overcoming our own natural instincts are key to avoiding the frustrations often associated...

Interest in Low Stress Swine Handling Training
CANADA - A Saskatchewan-based low stress pig handling trainer reports improvements in hog markets are fueling renewed interest in techniques designed to make the job of moving pigs easier, according to...

Factors Affecting Transport Stress Investigated
US - Temperatures over 17°C and pot-bellied trailers were associated with more stress and longer unloading times in finished pigs, according to new research from Pennsylvania State University.

NFUS Puts GM Feed, Animal Transport on EU Radar
SCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland has written to the new EU Health and Consumer Commissioner, John Dalli, following his recent decision to authorise cultivation of a new genetically modified (GM) potato, requesting...