ractopamine

A finisher barn in Iowa, United States. The farm does not play a role in this article. - Photo: Craig Lassig, EPA

24-05-2021 | Article

Probably the best-known feed additive in the world

Finisher pigs on their way to the slaughterhouse. Photo: Atelier 68

06-01-2020 | Expert opinion

What feeding strategy to follow for finishing pigs?

Ractopamine is a growth-promoting feed additive which is banned in over 160 countries. Illustration: Shutterstock

30-10-2019 | News

JBS USA and Tyson stop using ractopamine

Russia: Canadian pork could replace US pork

18-02-2013 | News

Russia: Canadian pork could replace US pork

Russia bans US frozen pork

11-02-2013 | News

Russia bans US frozen pork

Brazil: Correct dose of ractopamine identified

01-02-2013 | News

Brazil: Correct dose of ractopamine identified

Study: Effect of amino acids and ractopamine on boar carcass

06-12-2012 | News

Evaluation of boars fed amino acids and ractopamine

US ag minister positive on Codex ractopamine decision

06-07-2012 | News

US ag minister positive on Codex ractopamine decision

Elanco and US pork council applaud Codex decision on ractopamine

06-07-2012 | News

Elanco and US pork council applaud Codex decision on ractopamine

Taiwan opposition: Continue ban on ractopamine in pork imports

06-07-2012 | News

Taiwan opposition: Continue ban on ractopamine in pork imports