Timely action by the U.S. Grains Council, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative averted a patently protectionist seasonal market closure in Panama, keeping this important market open for U.S. corn exports. ...
The general manager of the National Farm Animal Care Council says the process for updating Canada's Codes of Practice for raising livestock has ensured broad public participation in the effort. The Pig Code of Practice is one of eight ...
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More and more consumers and corporations are touting the benefits of "local" foods, often described as "sustainable," "healthy," or "natural." According to the trade publication, Sustainable Food News, "local" as a marketing claim, has ...
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It's no secret that being in a hot vehicle in the middle of summer is more than unpleasant, but just imagine how hot it must be for animals packed together in the swine-tering heat. That's why the United States Federal Motor Carrier ...
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv), a swine virus that can cause death in piglets, has been identified in two hog farms in North Carolina. The virus has been rapidly spreading across several states in the US since it was first ...
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US - Once Innovations, the leader in lighting designed for the agricultural industry, has introduced its latest AgriShift MLS 14 Watt Swine Light. The AgriShift MLS 14 Watt Swine light replaces 100W and 125W Incandescent lamps. It easily ...
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How do you see what you can’t see? With thermal imaging, you view the radiation or infrared wavelengths emitted by objects. Infrared wavelengths — too long for the human eye to detect — are part of the electromagnetic ...
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Studio Swine’s new lighting collection uses mindfully crafted materials combined with white and green glass beverage bottles and LED light strips to produce an illuminating retro meets metro glow. This natural exploration of wooden ...
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Olymel, a processor and distributor of pork and poultry products in Canada, has acquired the Canadian assets of hog producer Big Sky Farms for C$65.25m ($65.7m). Olymel noted that this acquisition is a strategic response to the challenge ...
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A new food processing facility is set to be opened in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, with an initial investment of PHP165m ($4m). The operation and management of the food facility will be handled by the National Tobacco Administration ...
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Russian meat processor Cherkizovo has reported a jump in first-half earnings as profits from each of its three businesses increased. Net income was up 56% to RUB2.95bn (US$94.4m) for the period to the end of June. Operating income ...
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Mexico has initiated the export of pork to Singapore, with an initial shipment of 22 tons. The pork was shipped from Ensenada, Baja California. Mexico's agriculture department said that this operation confirms the marketing of meat ...
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Mexico has activated a national animal health emergency plan after an outbreak of bird flu affected nearly 1.7 million poultry. Under the plan, strict controls have been placed on the transport of poultry, poultry products and other ...
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Canada is proposing new regulations which would make traceability mandatory for pigs,as a part of its effort to strengthen the country's livestock sector. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA),an enhanced traceability ...
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When people see refrigerator,not many think about the mechanism that goes inside it.Refrigeration works due to Refrigerant Gases.The most popular HFC refrigerant used for new appliances nowadays is R-134a.This gas is being used in common ...
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