Industry News
Fourth Ildex Vietnam opens with 25% more exhibitors 23 Mar 2012 10:15, PigProgress.net
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.
African Swine Fever outbreak in Central African Republic 23 Mar 2012 10:00, PigProgress.net
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.
Cardiff Uni launches device to detect E. coli, Salmonella 23 Mar 2012 09:29, PigProgress.net
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.
MSD symposium draws over 400 vets from Eastern Europe 23 Mar 2012 01:30, PigProgress.net
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.
USA: Retail pork prices may rise due to group housing 23 Mar 2012 00:59, PigProgress.net
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.
Quebec joins project to control and eradicate PRRS 23 Mar 2012 00:44, PigProgress.net
The Quebec Pork Producers Federation (FPPQ) will be part of a project aimed at control and eradication of the virus that causes PRRS.
PEOPLE: Paul Smits appointed as managing director of Fancom 23 Mar 2012 00:37, PigProgress.net
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.
US pork council has doubts about trade deal with EU 23 Mar 2012 00:09, PigProgress.net
An ad hoc coalition of 40 United States food and agricultural organisations, which includes the country’s National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), have expressed their concerns about a proposed Free Trade Agreement between the United States and the European Union.
Traffic Lights 23 Mar 2012 00:00, Pig World
Spot prices will rise again today, as the market continues to move ahead of processors’ self-set shout prices. When a ‘live’ price is introduced this year (probably with elements of spot, DAPP and real-time contract prices) producers will be able to identify if any, some or all shout prices are anti-competitive.
NZ Pork Industry Hires New Head Lobbyist 23 Mar 2012 00:00, ThePigSite.com
NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand Pork Industry Board named Owen Symmans, a former head of the Seafood Industry Council, as its new chief executive, replacing Sam McIvor.
