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ThePigSite Latest News
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Stomach Ulcer Bug Identified in Pigs BELGIUM - Researchers from Belgium's Gent University have sequestered a new bacterium Helicobacter suis sp. nov. found in the stomachs of pigs through the use of an innovative technique, one that offers hope to people suffering from stomach ul...
Monday, April 21, 2008
New R&D Centre for Pfizer BRUSSELS - A new development centre for veterinary vaccines will accelerate the development of new animal health products says Pfizer. The facility is part of its annual US$300 million commitment to research and development.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Enviro System Comes to Europe FLANDERS - To enhance the European market entry of its patented vibratory membrane separation system or VSEP system, manufacturer New Logic has joined forces with Eco Flanders of Belgium.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Belgian pig breeder uses automation to scale up Belgium - Scaling up your facilities is a common thing to do in modern pig breeding. Although people realise that this also demands increasing labour, few realise the big difference between organising a 100, 500 or 1000+ operation. By letting automation...
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Belgium's meat, fish and poultry market on the rise, says new report BELGIUM - The world's largest market research organisation - Research and Markets - has added a detailed analytical report on the Meat, Fish and Poultry market in Belgium to 2010 to it's on line library. It says the sector is growing steadily every year...
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
No GMO From Feed Found In Meat Or Eggs: EU Agency BRUSSELS - Animals that have eaten genetically modified (GMO) feed show no residual traces in their eggs or meat, the EU's food safety agency said on Friday.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
EU Farmers Slam WTO Proposals BRUSSELS - Europe's biggest farmers group slammed World Trade Organisation (WTO) proposals on Wednesday for how to save global trade talks. The proposals, they say would cut import tariffs too much and seemed designed to help US farmers.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Belgium Monitors Small Number of Farms for Dioxin BELGIUM - Belgium will keep 76 farms under surveillance as a precaution against more cases of dioxin being found in animal feed but has now lifted its general quarantine, its national food agency said on Tuesday. The AFSCA agency placed more than...








