//16 Jun 2011
At the 6th International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases, held in Barcelona, Spain, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health introduced BacuCheck, a simple ELISA test for confirmation of vaccination status with the company’s vaccine Porcilis PCV.
The test is an easy-to-use and value-added herd monitoring service for pig farmers and traders and was developed to be able to discriminate PCV2-vaccinated piglets from non-vaccinated animals. The test is also able to verify if the animals have received the full vaccine dose.
The test detects antibodies against baculomarkers which are used in the production of the structural capsid protein ORF2 component of the vaccine, and are thus able to differentiate between the field virus and the vaccine antigen. By using this laboratory test, piglet producers and traders are able to certify PCV2-vaccinated piglets as an additional quality stamp, thereby facilitating the building of trustful business relationships with feeding pig companies.
Test results
Alex Eggen, global technical director of the company’s Swine Business Unit, explains the scope and interpretation of the test: "Insufficient dosing will provide test results that indicate that pigs are not or not properly vaccinated […]."
He added that the test results are valid for this specific brand of PCV vaccine only. He said, "As the system was not tested on samples originating from pigs vaccinated with other PCV2 vaccines, BacuCheck can not reliably be used to control the vaccination status of animals vaccinated with vaccines other than Porcilis PCV."
The company developed BacuCheck in collaboration with veterinary diagnostic laboratory Synlab vet, located in Leipzig, Germany.
The test has already been rolled out in Germany; a launch is imminent in the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, Italy and Spain. Other markets will see implementation before the end of this year.
Related websites:
• Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health
• Sixth International Symposium on Emerging and Re-emerging Pig Diseases
15 June 2011
Bayer product tackles darkling beetles in poultry operations
//15 Jun 2011
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
Bayer Animal Health is introducing its latest innovation specifically designed for control of darkling beetles in long grow out poultry operations.
The product, Credo D contains DStar and imidacloprid (a chloronicotinyl insecticide), a formulation developed by Bayer Animal Health for effective control of darkling beetles. Credo D with DStar contains a proprietary adjuvant and offers more control of both larval and adult darkling beetles compared to other imidacloprid products the company states.
"Credo D with DStar is an effective new tool for long grow out poultry operations," said Dr. Doug Ross, Manager of Clinical Development Projects for Bayer Animal Health. "We invested research and development resources into this product because the industry told us there was a real need for a solution to the darkling beetle problem."
In a study at a North Carolina broiler farm, at the conclusion of the 59-day grow out, the number of adult and larval darkling beetles in a house treated with Credo D with DStar were nearly 50% less compared to a house treated with Credo SC Insecticide. In another study at a North Carolina turkey brooder farm, poultry houses treated with Credo D with DStar™ had the lowest average adult beetle count five weeks following treatment.
Darkling beetles have long been a serious problem for the poultry industry — spreading disease, destroying insulation and consuming poultry feed, which ultimately means eating away profits. Credo D with DStar also serves as a resistance management tool for poultry houses when rotated with Tempo products.
Source: Bayer Animal Health
Cargill to purchase Raggio di Sole in Italy
//14 Jun 2011
US Cargill has announced its intention to purchase Italian animal feed company Raggio di Sole, which has four production facilities across the country.
The acquisition represents an extension of Cargill's already existing animal nutrition business in Italy, building on the present market focus in the dairy segment and creating opportunities in other segments.
Silvio Ferrari, president of Cargill's business in Italy, commented: "We are very excited about the future potential for the combined business. [The takeover] will create a new, nationwide full service offering across the spectrum of animal nutrition customers' needs."
The two companies have complementary expertise and market presence in Italy. The combination adds to the strengths of both, and will enhance the range of products and services to customers, according to Ferrari.
Trust
"Customers have to trust their feed suppliers to access the latest research and technology and bring the benefits of experience and resources to the market," said Scott Ainslie, vice president of Cargill's global animal nutrition business.
"Together Cargill and Raggio di Sole will be technologically advanced partners and well positioned to work with customers at all levels of the feed market across Italy."
The president of Raggio di Sole, Luisa Bonati, said: “I am also convinced that our customers will benefit from Cargill's commitment to grow the business."
Cargill in Italy
Cargill has been active in Italy since 1962 and currently employs over 700 people in 11 locations. Its business activities in the country include grain and oilseed trading, animal feed production and sales, sweeteners and starch production and sales, specialty food ingredients, river logistics network, cocoa and chocolate sales, tropical oils sales, flavours and juices.
Privately held Cargill was founded in 1865 and is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. It employs 131,000 people in 66 countries.
Raggio di Sole (Sunshine in English) has been in the Italian market since its founding in 1942 as a pharmaceutical company. With over 150 employees across 4 locations in Italy the company makes feed for all livestock species as well as for pet and hobby animals. Raggio di Sole also operates several farm shops throughout Italy. Its daily production is about 2,000 tonnes.
US Cargill has announced its intention to purchase Italian animal feed company Raggio di Sole, which has four production facilities across the country.
The acquisition represents an extension of Cargill's already existing animal nutrition business in Italy, building on the present market focus in the dairy segment and creating opportunities in other segments.
Silvio Ferrari, president of Cargill's business in Italy, commented: "We are very excited about the future potential for the combined business. [The takeover] will create a new, nationwide full service offering across the spectrum of animal nutrition customers' needs."
The two companies have complementary expertise and market presence in Italy. The combination adds to the strengths of both, and will enhance the range of products and services to customers, according to Ferrari.
Trust
"Customers have to trust their feed suppliers to access the latest research and technology and bring the benefits of experience and resources to the market," said Scott Ainslie, vice president of Cargill's global animal nutrition business.
"Together Cargill and Raggio di Sole will be technologically advanced partners and well positioned to work with customers at all levels of the feed market across Italy."
The president of Raggio di Sole, Luisa Bonati, said: “I am also convinced that our customers will benefit from Cargill's commitment to grow the business."
Cargill in Italy
Cargill has been active in Italy since 1962 and currently employs over 700 people in 11 locations. Its business activities in the country include grain and oilseed trading, animal feed production and sales, sweeteners and starch production and sales, specialty food ingredients, river logistics network, cocoa and chocolate sales, tropical oils sales, flavours and juices.
Privately held Cargill was founded in 1865 and is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. It employs 131,000 people in 66 countries.
Raggio di Sole (Sunshine in English) has been in the Italian market since its founding in 1942 as a pharmaceutical company. With over 150 employees across 4 locations in Italy the company makes feed for all livestock species as well as for pet and hobby animals. Raggio di Sole also operates several farm shops throughout Italy. Its daily production is about 2,000 tonnes.
Brasil Foods merger in doubt
//14 Jun 2011
Brasil Foods, the world’s largest poultry exporter has asked Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, for more time to negotiate a deal over the purchase of Sadia SA.
A key member of Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade voted on Wednesday against the merger that created food processor Brasil Foods, a setback that caused the company's shares to plummet and prompted the body to suspend a vote on the ruling.The shares have sank 4.6% to 24.09 reais.
Carlos Ragazzo, the Cade director responsible for the ruling, voted against the June 2009 takeover of poultry producer Sadia by smaller rival Perdigao, saying the move to combine both firms created a giant that exerts too much power in a market where competitors face strong entry barriers.
Fellow members of Brasilia-based Cade's board decided to suspend the ballot on the ruling until June 15, in order to assess the real impact of a decision that could spark billions of reais in losses to investors, shareholders and state-run lenders.
Cade's rejection of the transaction could thwart one of Brazil's biggest government-engineered mergers. Brasil Foods was formed after food giant Perdigao agreed to take over rival Sadia, which failed after reporting billions of dollars in derivatives-related losses in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008. The government facilitated the transaction by deploying large credit lines through its state development bank BNDES.
Source: Reuters
Brasil Foods, the world’s largest poultry exporter has asked Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE, for more time to negotiate a deal over the purchase of Sadia SA.
A key member of Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade voted on Wednesday against the merger that created food processor Brasil Foods, a setback that caused the company's shares to plummet and prompted the body to suspend a vote on the ruling.The shares have sank 4.6% to 24.09 reais.
Carlos Ragazzo, the Cade director responsible for the ruling, voted against the June 2009 takeover of poultry producer Sadia by smaller rival Perdigao, saying the move to combine both firms created a giant that exerts too much power in a market where competitors face strong entry barriers.
Fellow members of Brasilia-based Cade's board decided to suspend the ballot on the ruling until June 15, in order to assess the real impact of a decision that could spark billions of reais in losses to investors, shareholders and state-run lenders.
Cade's rejection of the transaction could thwart one of Brazil's biggest government-engineered mergers. Brasil Foods was formed after food giant Perdigao agreed to take over rival Sadia, which failed after reporting billions of dollars in derivatives-related losses in the wake of the global financial crisis of 2008. The government facilitated the transaction by deploying large credit lines through its state development bank BNDES.
Source: Reuters
Ukraine banned import of pork from Russia
//14 Jun 2011
The State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine has banned imports of pork from the Central District of the Russian Federation due to another outbreak of African Swine Fever.
On June 1, more than 120 pigs died at a farm in the town Torzhok, Tver, region in Russia. According to the preliminary diagnosis of veterinarians, the animals died of African Swine Fever.
"Do not import from the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation to Ukraine pig production," said an official statement. Russian authorities, in turn, assured its trading partners that it will take all necessary measures as soon as possible to eliminate hotbeds of the virus and prevent new outbreaks.
At all farms of the Central Federal District close management of pigs in private plots and farms is taking place. Elimination of feed that has not undergone thermal treatment is also occurring. It has been recommended that the unauthorised trade of products of animal origin should be prevented.
The State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine has banned imports of pork from the Central District of the Russian Federation due to another outbreak of African Swine Fever.
On June 1, more than 120 pigs died at a farm in the town Torzhok, Tver, region in Russia. According to the preliminary diagnosis of veterinarians, the animals died of African Swine Fever.
"Do not import from the Central Federal District of the Russian Federation to Ukraine pig production," said an official statement. Russian authorities, in turn, assured its trading partners that it will take all necessary measures as soon as possible to eliminate hotbeds of the virus and prevent new outbreaks.
At all farms of the Central Federal District close management of pigs in private plots and farms is taking place. Elimination of feed that has not undergone thermal treatment is also occurring. It has been recommended that the unauthorised trade of products of animal origin should be prevented.
07 June 2011
Massive pig deaths in Myanmar linked to bacteria rather than PRRS
//07 Jun 2011
Several sources in Myanmar indicate that an unidentified bacterial pig illness has ravaged hundreds of pigs across the country, where PRRS has also been prevalent for some months now.
Since May 2011, pigs on farms and in small-scale household farming operations in Insein, Hlaingthayar and Hlegu townships have died. Initially Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) was suspected, as the disease has been ravaging Myanmar since mid-February.
Bacteria
Tests indicated, however, that these farms were infected with bacteria, but the exact cause is unknown.
"According to laboratory results, they were not infected by blue ear pig disease (= PRRS, ed.). They were infected by a bacterium," Dr Soe Win, head of the Rangoon Region Animal Husbandry and Veterinarian Department, told the India-based Mizzima website.
Cats, dogs, cows
The ‘Democratic Voice of Burma’ reported that cats, dogs and cows were also succumbing to illness in alarming numbers, and carcasses were being spotted on the sides of streets. This information, however, has so far not been confirmed from any official veterinary source.
As a consequence of the outbreaks, farmers have been known to slaughter pigs at the first sign of disease and sell them - sparking concern among meat eaters. Prices of pork on the local markets are said to have already been lower than usually due to the PRRS outbreaks.
Related websites:
• Democratic Voice of Burma
• Mizzima.com
Several sources in Myanmar indicate that an unidentified bacterial pig illness has ravaged hundreds of pigs across the country, where PRRS has also been prevalent for some months now.
Since May 2011, pigs on farms and in small-scale household farming operations in Insein, Hlaingthayar and Hlegu townships have died. Initially Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) was suspected, as the disease has been ravaging Myanmar since mid-February.
Bacteria
Tests indicated, however, that these farms were infected with bacteria, but the exact cause is unknown.
"According to laboratory results, they were not infected by blue ear pig disease (= PRRS, ed.). They were infected by a bacterium," Dr Soe Win, head of the Rangoon Region Animal Husbandry and Veterinarian Department, told the India-based Mizzima website.
Cats, dogs, cows
The ‘Democratic Voice of Burma’ reported that cats, dogs and cows were also succumbing to illness in alarming numbers, and carcasses were being spotted on the sides of streets. This information, however, has so far not been confirmed from any official veterinary source.
As a consequence of the outbreaks, farmers have been known to slaughter pigs at the first sign of disease and sell them - sparking concern among meat eaters. Prices of pork on the local markets are said to have already been lower than usually due to the PRRS outbreaks.
Related websites:
• Democratic Voice of Burma
• Mizzima.com
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รัฐมนตรีกระทรวงอุตสาหกรรมและพาณิชย์กล่าวว่า แม้ว่าจะมีการห้ามนำเข้าจากประเทศดังกล่าว แต่จะไม่กระทบต่อตลาดภายในประเทศ
ทั้งนี้ คูเวต สหรัฐอาหรับเอมิเรตและกาตาร์ได้กำหนดข้อจำกัดทางการค้าของผั! กจากประเทศในทวีปยุโรป โดยระบุให้อาหารที่นำเข้าควรมีใบรับรองสุขอนามัย
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