Global Pig Industry News
Friday, May 25, 2012
France, Romania Adjust Pig PopulationsANALYSIS - The figures for the pig counts in December 2011 have been revised by France and Romania, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.
Pressure on VION's Profits in 2011NETHERLANDS - Food producer VION Food Group achieved a sven per cent increase in total turnover to €9.5 billion in 2011, but there was heavy pressure on its results.
New Livestock Tax Rules in Budget 2012NEW ZEALAND - Federated Farmers believes tighter tax rules around livestock valuations have been well-signalled.
AHVLA: Ampicillin Resistant Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in PigsUK - Iron deficiency in pigs before and after weaning and Ampicillin resistant Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae were observed in the latest AHVLA Scanning Surveillance Report.
Tunisian Feed Production Leaps ForwardTUNISIA - Tunisia’s cereal production for the 2011/2012 season is projected to exceed 2.5 million MT, about eight per cent larger than production in the previous year, and about 50 per cent higher than...
Govt of Canada Supports Manitoba Hog IndustryCANADA - Manitoba pork producers will be able to improve the health of their herds and boost their bottom lines thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. Member of Parliament Merv Tweed (Brandon-Souris),...
87M Kg of Pork Smuggled in 2011 into PhilippinesPHILIPPINES - As much as 87 million kilograms of pork have been smuggled into the country last year alone and the illegal meat entry continues, according to the head of a local hog industry group.
High Pork Inventories Blamed for Lack of Spring Live Hog Price RallyCANADA - H@MS Marketing Services blames near record inventories of pork for lower than anticipated live hog prices this spring, writes Bruce Cochrane.
International Animal Welfare Systems AdoptedGLOBAL - At the World Organisation for Animal Health's (OIE) 80th General Session, OIE Delegates adopted new guiding principles on animal welfare relating to livestock production systems and a new chapter...
Manufacturers Urged to Prove Environmental ClaimsUK - Manufacturers who say their products reduce air pollutants and smells from pig units, will in future be asked to provide scientific evidence to support their claims.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
El Nino Risk Rising for Late SummerGLOBAL - Improved moisture conditions throughout the southwestern US has lessened the possibility of drought for many farms and ranches in 2012. However, El Nino conditions may emerge over the Pacific...
BIAH Expands Manufacturing Capacities for Pig VaccinesUS - The research driven pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim will expand its global animal health vaccines business. With the completion of a series of major investments at the US site in St. Joseph,...
Global Meat Production Forecast to ExpandGLOBAL - Global meat production is set to expand by almost two per cent in 2012, according to the FAO's Food Outlook report for May 2012.
Visit Big Dutchman at World Pork ExpoIOWA, US - The 2012 World Pork Expo will be held 6-8 June at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. As the world's largest pork-specific trade show, World Pork Expo brings in some 20,000 pork...
Genesus Global Market Report - ChinaCHINA - Looking at the size of the breakdown of the inventory for March 2012-breeding stock was around 49.54 million and total on farm inventory was around 461.67 million (as compared to February 2012-breeding...
New President for Pig Veterinary SocietyUK - Dr Steven McOrist was appointed the new President of the British Pig Veterinary Society (PVS) at its spring conference in Solihull.
Cherkizovo Reports Excellent Performance in Q1RUSSIA - Cherkizovo Group reports a 26 per cent increase in gross margins in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 21 per cent in the first quarter of 2011.
Livestock Producers Advised to Make Use of YoutubeCANADA - An animal science professor with Colorado State University is encouraging livestock producers to make use of Youtube to show the public what happens day to day on their farms, writes Bruce Co...
Ukrainian Pork Production Up; US Consumers ConfidentGLOBAL - Finally, the first shipments of British pork to China are leaving. This is a major breakthrough that will be welcomed by producers and processors alike.
Hormel Second Quarter Earnings UpUS - Hormel Foods has reported net earnings of $127.9 million for the second quarter of the 2012 financial year, up 17 per cent from net earnings of $109.6 million a year earlier.
French Agricultural Experts Investigate Breeding ProjectCHINA - Seven pig-raising experts from the French agricultural pig-raising research institute and the French national swine breeding committee paid a visit to Dandong to discuss a swine breeding co-operation...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Assessing Safety of Enterococcus faecium in FeedEU - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has developed pioneering guidance for the safety assessment of one of the most common probiotics used in animal feed, Enterococcus faecium.
CME: Little to No Good News for Meat SectorsUS - USDA’S monthly Cold Storage report was released today and it contained little good news for the meat and poultry businesses and was particularly ugly for the pork sector, write Steve...
Jamaica Conducts Pig Industry CensusJAMAICA - The data collection field staff of the Agricultural Marketing Information Division of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries, in collaboration with Trevor Hamilton & Associates (THA) Limited,...
Pork Checkoff Presents PORK Academy at WPXUS - On 6 and 7 June the Pork Checkoff is sponsoring Producers Opportunity for Revenue and Knowledge (PORK) Academy at World Pork Expo at the Iowa State Fairground in Des Moines. Expo continues through...
TOPIGS Philippines & QJJ Group Build Top Genetics BasePHILIPPINES - TOPIGS Philippines chartered 1164 GGP and GP pig breeders for QJJ Farm located in the main pig producing province of Luzon. The animals are currently under strict quarantine and adaptation...
China Authorises Pork Imports from BrazilBRAZIL - Another Brazilian slaughterhouse has been authorised to export pork to China. The decision was announced to a unit located in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais.
Pork Producers Come to Terms with Welfare ChangesTASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - After five years of policy changes, Tasmanian pork producers say they now have the surety they need.
Team RT Takes Gold for UK FarmingUK - In April, Team Red Tractor covered 2,500 miles, 3 nations and 6 farming sectors in a 5 day campaign to educate school children about how Red Tractor farmers are gearing up to feed 20 million visitors...
Full BPEX Publishes Full Details on Improving Pig ProductionUK - Full details of work to improve pig production during the past year has been published in the BPEX Annual Technical Report 2011-2012.
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