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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Government of Scotland, UK, accused of ignoring local pig sector
leading pig farmer in Scotland, the United Kingdom, had accused the Scottish government of giving the sector the "cold shoulder" by failing to respond to NFU Scotland's (NFUS) direct appeals for support.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Evonik uses epigenetics to trace animal welfare
Evonik has now developed a test for chicken products that shows how the animals were kept and fed.
Monday, September 19, 2022
Evonik uses epigenetics to trace animal welfare
Evonik has now developed a test for chicken products that shows how the animals were kept and fed.
Monday, September 12, 2022
Decline in number of UK slaughterhouses that kill pigs last year
Latest figures show that just 87 slaughterhouses in the United Kingdom killed pigs in 2021, six lesser than in 2020 and 38 fewer than a decade ago, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
UK fertiliser plant's potential closure rouses concerns of shortage of CO2 for pig, poultry productions
CF Industries announced last week its intention to close its last remaining fertiliser plant at Billingham, the United Kingdom.
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Vietnam stops use of domestically-produced ASF vaccine following pig deaths
Vietnam has temporarily suspended the use of its first home-grown African swine fever (ASF) vaccine after dozens of pigs inoculated with the shots died this month, state media reported on August 24.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
US had lesser hog farms in 2017 than 1997, biggest farms raised most of country's pigs, USDA report states
In the space of a generation, US hog production has transformed, even if the Midwest, with Iowa foremost, is still the leader, said a new report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Production cost increases present opportunity for efficient water use in Portugal, pig industry body says
The Portuguese Federation of Pig Farmers Associations (FPAS) said a drought and the increase in prices of production factors might be "an opportunity" to invest in the efficient use of water and effluent management in Portugal.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Session at PorkExpo in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, to discuss pig farming market
During the PorkExpo event held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Pig Farmers will promote an exclusive meeting to discuss the market for pig farming.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Using nutritional strategies to shape the gastrointestinal tracts of suckling and weaned piglets
Throughout the world, piglet mortality and morbidity in large litters are a major welfare concern and source of economic losses. Gastro-intestinal problems rank amongst the highest causes of morbidity, mortality and antimicrobial use.
Monday, July 25, 2022
Economic report notes importance of US pig farmers in terms of contribution to economy
The United States' National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic report that highlights how pig farmers in the US are significant contributors to the agricultural and overall economy.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
German pig producers to get part of US$180.5 million aid in light of Ukraine-Russia war's impact
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has presented details of an aid of €180 million (US$180.5 million) to local farmers in sectors most affected by the war in Ukraine.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
US pig numbers for 2022 spring quarter dropped 1%
Almost every number in the United States Department of Agriculture's most recent Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was down from a year ago, but by only 1% or less.
Monday, July 4, 2022
17% drop in antibiotic use for UK pigs last year
The amount of antibiotics used to treat pigs on UK farms in 2021 fell by 17%, bringing the total reduction since 2015 to 69%, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Monday, July 4, 2022
1% drop in US hog, pig numbers in June 2022
There were 72.5 million hogs and pigs on US farms as of June 1, down 1% from June 2021 and down slightly from March 1, 2022, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published by the United States Depart of Agriculture's (USDA) Natio ...

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