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Monday, January 25, 2021
Philippines allocates US$1.66 million for African swine fever test kits
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has allocated PHP 80 million (~US$1.66 million; PHP 10 = US$0.21) for domestically produced African swine fever (ASF) test kits, ABS-CBN News reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
New strains of African swine fever in China caused by unlicensed vaccines
China's swine industry insiders said two new strains of African swine fever (ASF) detected in local swine farms are most likely caused by unlicensed, illicit vaccines, the latest setback to the steadily recovering sector, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
US Pork Checkoff launches animal handling platform for swine producers
The Pork Checkoff in the United States has launched its humane animal handling module which - according to National Pork Board vice president of sustainability Brett Kaysen - is a user-friendly platform for pig farmers and others involved i ...
Friday, December 11, 2020
Agrifirm-managed Dutch consortium working on sustainable swine farming in China
A consortium of 12 Dutch companies has started the development of an innovative, responsible and animal-friendly growth model for the swine farming sector in China.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Orders soar in Brazil for Roboagro robot that feeds swine while playing music
Roboagro, a robot manufactured by Brazilian company Roboagro that feeds swine while playing classical musical, has seen sales soar this year as farmers look to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
US Upper Midwest to see growing swine herd: livestock economists
US livestock economists are predicting that rising pork demand overseas will result in an industry-wide expansion in the Upper Midwest, from finisher barns to processing plants, The Storm Lake Times reported.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
US swine center's webinar gives specifics on lameness management, diagnosis
Lameness and arthritis management were the subject of a webinar sponsored by the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) and American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) on October 13.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
US organisation's funding to support study into porcine parvovirus infections in swine farms
A project funded by the US-based Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) will develop understanding of the prevalence and phylogenetic relationships of porcine parvovirus infections in swine farms.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Pharmgate Animal Health's PRRSGard swine vaccine now available in the US
Pharmgate Animal Health's PRRSGard swine vaccine, a 1.0 milliliter, single-dose recombinant chimeric vaccine for the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSV) is now available for the US market.
Friday, September 25, 2020
IFC mulls US$80 million loan to 'multi-storey' Chinese swine producer
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is considering a 560 million yuan (US$80 million) loan to Chinese swine producer Guangxi Yangxiang Co Ltd (Yangxiang), DealStreetAsia reported.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
CP Foods supports subsidiary's acquisition of swine businesses in China
The board of directors of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) has agreed on September 11 to propose for shareholders' approval of its subsidiary in China to acquire 43 companies in swine businesses.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Germany reports suspected African swine fever case
Germany's Ministry of Food and Agriculture said it has detected a suspected African swine fever (ASF) case in a wild boar carcass at Brandenburg, east of the country bordering Poland, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Livestock genetics company Genus profits from China's swine farmers demand
UK-based Genus, a livestock genetics company reported higher than projected annual earnings thanks to increased demand from swine farmers in China looking to rebuild swine herds, Reuters reported.
Monday, September 7, 2020
Zinpro adds dairy, swine sales representatives in Russia, CIS
Zinpro Corporation has recently appointed two species-specific sales representatives to serve markets in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Thursday, September 3, 2020
OIE drops Japan's status as being free from classical swine fever
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) on September 3 suspended Japan's global status as a country free from classical swine fever, as it has been unable to contain an outbreak that started two years ago in the central prefecture of ...

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