August 2009 Livestock Slaughter in Slovenia
SLOVENIA - More cattle were slaughtered in August 2009 compared to the previous month. Slaughter of other animals, however, was lower.

Effects of CLA on Piglet Health Studied
SLOVENIA - Malovrh of the University Medical Centre Ljubljana and co-authors from other institutes in the same city have investigated the role of conjugated linoleic acid on the immune system of the pig,...

Slovenian Ministry Warns of Swine Fever
SLOVENIA - The agriculture chamber has warned against local producers about the possible entry of 'pig plague' (swine fever) to the country.

Food Industries Association Calls for Consolidation
SLOVENIA - Slovenian meat industry is facing price cuts and fierce competition and will soon have to consolidate and increase cooperation with the government and retail chains, Boris Jez of Food Industries...

Pig Not Infested with Swine Fever
SLOVENIA - Laboratory tests of a pig from a farm near Brezice (E) have come out negative to swine fever, public broadcaster Radio Slovenia reported on Saturday, 17 March.

No Cases of Swine Fever Discovered in Slovenia So Far
SLOVENIA - After Croatian authorities informed Slovenia on Thursday, 8 March of an outbreak of swine fever in an area in close proximity to the border, veterinarians started checking the pigs in a three-kilometre...