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News Archive
Wendy’s commits to sow stall free pork
27 Mar 2012 - The animal welfare council of hamburger chain Wendy’s, has announced it will only use pork from sows that were not kept in gestation stalls. Read more >>
Russia could lift swine import ban for Spain, Denmark
27 Mar 2012 - The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Rosselkhoznadzor considers lifting its ban on cattle, sheep, goat and hog imports for several European Union countries, the service's head Sergey Dankvert announced. Read more >>
PEOPLE: New director for CRC High Integrity Australian Pork
27 Mar 2012 - New Zealand pork producer Chris Trengrove has been appointed to the board of directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork, replacing Sam McIvor as the board representative of essential participant, New Zealand Pork. Read more >>
Unidentified pig manure foam startles US pig industry
27 Mar 2012 - Swine farms in midwestern USA have stumbled on a phenomenon that so far has been difficult to explain – foam rises from hog manure. The foam caused the explosion of six pig farms since 2009. Read more >>
Charoen Pokphand to strongly step up fresh mart formula
27 Mar 2012 - Thailand’s largest agribusiness conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) will increase the number of its CP Fresh Marts to 2,000 by 2015, tripling last year's level. Read more >>
FDA told to act on antibiotic use on pig, poultry farms
27 Mar 2012 - A judge has ordered the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on its own rule that would stop pig, poultry and other livestock producers from mixing antibiotics into animal feed. Read more >>
African Swine Fever forces Finnish to raise their defences
26 Mar 2012 - The recent African Swine Fever outbreaks in the Russian republic of Karelia has alarmed neighbouring Finland, which is a Member State of the European Union. Read more >>
United States to appeal WTO ruling on Country of Origin Labeling
26 Mar 2012 - The United States have announced to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling against a law that requires country-of-origin labels (COOL) on all meat sold in US grocery stores. Read more >>
PEOPLE: Jan van Haperen joins Provimi technical swine team
26 Mar 2012 - Provimi has strengthened its technical swine team by appointing Jan van Haperen as technical sales manager. Read more >>
Pork processor Brasil Foods reports strong 2011 income
26 Mar 2012 - Brazilian poultry and pork processor Brasil Foods ended 2011 reporting strong earnings. The company exceeded forecasted growth in net operating revenue and investments despite the turbulent economic environment. Read more >>
30 countries represented at AASV annual meeting
26 Mar 2012 - The 43rd annual meeting of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), held in Denver, Colorado, March 10-13, attracted just over 1,000 attendees from over 30 countries. Read more >>
African Swine Fever in Kalmykia – third wave expected
26 Mar 2012 - In the Russian republic of Kalmykia, another outbreak of African Swine Fever has been confirmed. As spring is easing weather conditions in Russia, the outbreak marks the fourth report in a fortnight. Experts had already been suggesting a third wave of ASF in Russia would start this spring. Read more >>
Chileans suffer from trichinosis after eating contaminated pork
26 Mar 2012 - Nine people at the Chilean island of Chiloé have been infected by trichinellosis after having eaten from an illegally slaughtered pork. Read more >>
Fourth Ildex Vietnam opens with 25% more exhibitors
23 Mar 2012 - The Ildex Vietnam trade show began last Thursday in the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A regional event with a touch of international flavour. The show has grown 25% in size. Read more >>
African Swine Fever outbreak in Central African Republic
23 Mar 2012 - As its name suggests, African Swine Fever also continues to hamper swine production on the African continent. The Central African Republic reported an outbreak to the Animal Health Organization (OIE) on March 22.
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Cardiff Uni launches device to detect E. coli, Salmonella
23 Mar 2012 - A chemical which lights up fireflies, developed by Cardiff University, Wales, UK, is being used to develop a device for detecting bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria in contaminated food. Read more >>
MSD symposium draws over 400 vets from Eastern Europe
23 Mar 2012 - More than 400 veterinarians from Eastern Europe learned about the latest innovations and products from MSD Animal Health at the company’s recent scientific symposium in Budapest, Hungary. Read more >>
USA: Retail pork prices may rise due to group housing
23 Mar 2012 - Retail pork prices in the United States may be going up strongly as a result of the implementation of group housing for sows, experts say. Read more >>
Quebec joins project to control and eradicate PRRS
23 Mar 2012 - The Quebec Pork Producers Federation (FPPQ) will be part of a project aimed at control and eradication of the virus that causes PRRS. Read more >>
PEOPLE: Paul Smits appointed as managing director of Fancom
23 Mar 2012 - Effective 1 April 2012, Paul Smits will be the new managing director for Fancom in Panningen. In his new position, Smits brings experience and knowledge of the agricultural business. Read more >>
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