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Taiwan: Bananas used in development of PRRS vaccine
The National Taiwan University reported that it has developed transgenic bananas to vaccinate swine against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), also known as blue ear pig dise... -
Nutreco: Joint venture in Ukraine
Nutreco announced that it has signed an agreement to enter into a joint venture with its existing experienced partners who have an extensive sales and distribution network in&... -
Taiwan: Bananas used in development of PRRS vaccine
The National Taiwan University reported that it has developed transgenic bananas to vaccinate swine against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), also known as blue ear pig dise... -
ASF:struggle continues
ANALYSIS — An increase in cases of African Swine Fever in Russia has forced the Russian veterinary authorities to step up control measures, writes Chris Harris. Throughout June, there were a se... -
In the EU shortage of pork
After two consecutive years of increased pig meat production in the European Union, 2012 marked a 2% decrease. High feed costs, the restructuring process or the implementation of&n... -
ASF:struggle continues
ANALYSIS — An increase in cases of African Swine Fever in Russia has forced the Russian veterinary authorities to step up control measures, writes Chris Harris. Throughout June, there were a se... -
In the EU shortage of pork
After two consecutive years of increased pig meat production in the European Union, 2012 marked a 2% decrease. High feed costs, the restructuring process or the implementation of&n... -
Shuanghui and Smithfield Foods creating a leading global pork enterprise
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that values Smithfield at approximately US$7.1 bi... -
Shuanghui and Smithfield Foods creating a leading global pork enterprise
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that values Smithfield at approximately US$7.1 bi... -
EU Pig Prices: Market at Equilibrium – Most Quotations Unchanged
EU - At the beginning of the week, the European pig slaughter market appeared in an overall steady way. Unchanged quotations are reported from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and... -
EU Pig Prices: Market at Equilibrium – Most Quotations Unchanged
EU - At the beginning of the week, the European pig slaughter market appeared in an overall steady way. Unchanged quotations are reported from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria and... -
EU Pig Prices: Observant Atmosphere Still Reigns the Market
EU - At the beginning of this slaughter week, the European pig slaughter market appears very calm again. New incentives continue to be missing and market participants keep waiting. This way, only few... -
EU Pig Prices: Observant Atmosphere Still Reigns the Market
EU - At the beginning of this slaughter week, the European pig slaughter market appears very calm again. New incentives continue to be missing and market participants keep waiting. This way, only few... -
Hog Profits May Still Return with Lower Feed Prices
US — As a new college graduate, my first job was with one of the major grain companies who took many market positions. The executives had a phrase that said a ... -
Hog Profits May Still Return with Lower Feed Prices
US — As a new college graduate, my first job was with one of the major grain companies who took many market positions. The executives had a phrase that said a ... -
EU Pig Prices: Belgium and Netherlands Show Optimism
EU — Owing to the trend reversal producers have been longing for, the European slaughter pig market is playing it safe this week. No clear price increase has been observed so far, but in s... -
EU Pig Prices: Belgium and Netherlands Show Optimism
EU — Owing to the trend reversal producers have been longing for, the European slaughter pig market is playing it safe this week. No clear price increase has been observed so far, but in s... -
Scientists have invented a new vaccine against FMD
A new and safer Foot-and-Mouth (FMD) vaccine is a major breakthrough in the fight against the disease, say researchers. The vaccine, which is still several years away from commercial use, is syntheti... -
Scientists have invented a new vaccine against FMD
A new and safer Foot-and-Mouth (FMD) vaccine is a major breakthrough in the fight against the disease, say researchers. The vaccine, which is still several years away from commercial use, is syntheti... -
New Jersey Becomes 10th State to Ban Sow Stalls
NEW JERSEY, US - Animal protection groups have applauded the New Jersey Assembly for voting to end the use of confinement systems for breeding pigs. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Fa...