//10 Nov 2011
Current pork surplus may turn into a shortage as swine raisers are rushing to sell their animals for short-term profit in order to avoid risking greater loss from current flooding, says Pravit Asanatham, president of the Thai Pork Traders Association.
Reports state that the current over-supply has seen the swine price drop. "The severity of any shortage will depend on the government's policy, especially involving the control of live swine exports - if they these exports can be kept at an appropriate level.
(By Joyce Rainat)
10 November 2011
CPF turns focus to international markets, avoiding Thai flooding effects
//10 Nov 2011
Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is placing greater emphasis on investment and revenue for foreign operations as the severe flooding will greatly affect the Thai economy and trim local spending, reports Adirek Sripratak, president/CEO of the SET-listed CPF food flagship.
It sees overseas ventures as the way to increase sales from foreign operations in three years from 26% to a total of 40%, as many people have lost their jobs and purchasing power.
His concern is echoed by the study by the Economic and Business Forecast Center of the University of the ThaI Chamber of Commerce, predicting that 300,000 workers will be unemployed due to flood-hit business disruption.
Although CPF's farms and production plants are safe from flooding, their retail units are not, 15% of which have been temporarily closed and this is why, he says, the focus now is on increasing revenue from overseas business, expanding investments to new countries and strengthening existing operations abroad.
Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) is placing greater emphasis on investment and revenue for foreign operations as the severe flooding will greatly affect the Thai economy and trim local spending, reports Adirek Sripratak, president/CEO of the SET-listed CPF food flagship.
It sees overseas ventures as the way to increase sales from foreign operations in three years from 26% to a total of 40%, as many people have lost their jobs and purchasing power.
His concern is echoed by the study by the Economic and Business Forecast Center of the University of the ThaI Chamber of Commerce, predicting that 300,000 workers will be unemployed due to flood-hit business disruption.
Although CPF's farms and production plants are safe from flooding, their retail units are not, 15% of which have been temporarily closed and this is why, he says, the focus now is on increasing revenue from overseas business, expanding investments to new countries and strengthening existing operations abroad.
08 November 2011
Piglets found to have FMD in Taiwan
//07 Nov 2011
Five piglets have been found to be affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Penghu County, Taiwan.
The Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine of the COA said that the FMD infected animals were found on 30 October. The pigs has come from Taiwan mainland.
Authorities have stated that where the pigs originally came from, the herd is FMD free. The COA stated that the five piglets and another 3 pen-mates were culled.
Also, all contaminated holding pens, equipment, and tools were disinfected and the outbreak is contained.
Source: Chinapost.com
Five piglets have been found to be affected by Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Penghu County, Taiwan.
The Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine of the COA said that the FMD infected animals were found on 30 October. The pigs has come from Taiwan mainland.
Authorities have stated that where the pigs originally came from, the herd is FMD free. The COA stated that the five piglets and another 3 pen-mates were culled.
Also, all contaminated holding pens, equipment, and tools were disinfected and the outbreak is contained.
Source: Chinapost.com
Merck Animal Health announces EU approval for swine vaccine against M Hyo
//27 Oct 2011
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) announced that it has received marketing authorisation in the European Union for Porcilis M Hyo ID Once, the first single-shot vaccine against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M Hyo) infection in pigs for intradermal administration.
Porcilis M Hyo ID Once is approved in the 25 member states of the European Union plus Iceland and Norway for the active immunisation of finishing pigs to reduce pulmonary lesions and the decrease in daily weight gain during the finishing period due to infection caused by M Hyo.
The new vaccine differs from the existing Porcilis M Hyo in that: (1) the new vaccine comes as a single-shot (whereas the existing vaccine is available as a two-shot vaccine), and (2) the new vaccine is approved for use as an intradermal administration (whereas the existing vaccine is approved for use as an intramuscular administration). This new single-shot, intradermal application of the vaccine adds flexibility and convenience in use to the current dosage scheme that has been available in Europe since 2004. Market introduction in the individual countries will depend on the granting of national licenses that have been scheduled for the coming four to six months.
Merck Animal Health already has two other vaccines with a label claim for intradermal use (in addition to an intramuscular claim) - Porcilis PRRS and Porcilis Begonia. The company has a needle-free ‘Intra Dermal Application of Liquids’ (IDAL) device which is used for the intradermal application of these vaccines. Before or in conjunction with the commercial launch of Porcilis M Hyo ID Once the company will introduce an improved IDAL device for intradermal use with all three vaccines.
Infection with M Hyo is known to cause enzootic pneumonia, a chronic pneumonia which can be complicated by opportunistic bacterial infections (such as P. multocida, B. bronchoseptica, S. suis, H. parasuis and A. pyogenes).
There is usually an incubation period of two to eight weeks before clinical signs of M Hyo infection are seen. Over the first six to eight weeks after it enters the population there may be severe acute pneumonia, dehydration, heavy breathing, coughing, respiratory distress and fever. This results in increased mortality, as well as a reduced rate of weight gain and lower feed efficiency. As a consequence, M Hyo infection in a pig herd often results in significant economic losses for the farmer.
For full prescribing information please consult the Summary of Product Characteristics.
Source: Merck Animal Health
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) announced that it has received marketing authorisation in the European Union for Porcilis M Hyo ID Once, the first single-shot vaccine against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M Hyo) infection in pigs for intradermal administration.
Porcilis M Hyo ID Once is approved in the 25 member states of the European Union plus Iceland and Norway for the active immunisation of finishing pigs to reduce pulmonary lesions and the decrease in daily weight gain during the finishing period due to infection caused by M Hyo.
The new vaccine differs from the existing Porcilis M Hyo in that: (1) the new vaccine comes as a single-shot (whereas the existing vaccine is available as a two-shot vaccine), and (2) the new vaccine is approved for use as an intradermal administration (whereas the existing vaccine is approved for use as an intramuscular administration). This new single-shot, intradermal application of the vaccine adds flexibility and convenience in use to the current dosage scheme that has been available in Europe since 2004. Market introduction in the individual countries will depend on the granting of national licenses that have been scheduled for the coming four to six months.
Merck Animal Health already has two other vaccines with a label claim for intradermal use (in addition to an intramuscular claim) - Porcilis PRRS and Porcilis Begonia. The company has a needle-free ‘Intra Dermal Application of Liquids’ (IDAL) device which is used for the intradermal application of these vaccines. Before or in conjunction with the commercial launch of Porcilis M Hyo ID Once the company will introduce an improved IDAL device for intradermal use with all three vaccines.
Infection with M Hyo is known to cause enzootic pneumonia, a chronic pneumonia which can be complicated by opportunistic bacterial infections (such as P. multocida, B. bronchoseptica, S. suis, H. parasuis and A. pyogenes).
There is usually an incubation period of two to eight weeks before clinical signs of M Hyo infection are seen. Over the first six to eight weeks after it enters the population there may be severe acute pneumonia, dehydration, heavy breathing, coughing, respiratory distress and fever. This results in increased mortality, as well as a reduced rate of weight gain and lower feed efficiency. As a consequence, M Hyo infection in a pig herd often results in significant economic losses for the farmer.
For full prescribing information please consult the Summary of Product Characteristics.
Source: Merck Animal Health
Merck Animal Health: Swine Dewormer receives positive opinion in the EU
//08 Nov 2011
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) announced that it has received positive opinion from the CVMP in the European Union for Panacur AquaSol (fenbendazole 200 mg/mL), a suspension for use in drinking water indicated for the treatment and control of gastro-intestinal nematodes.
Panacur AquaSol is exclusive for swine and is an improved pharmaceutical formulation of Panacur that has been used successfully as a deworming agent for many years in a wide range of animal species.
The new formulation was made possible due to a refinement of the milling process, resulting in a smaller particle size and a more homogeneous particle size distribution. The practical advances are (1) more convenience due to a stable suspension in drinking water for up to 24 hours without the need for re-stirring and (2) a higher bioavailability of Panacur AquaSol compared to Panacur powder.
The approved indications of Panacur AquaSol are the treatment and control of infections with Ascaris suum (adult, intestinal and migrating larval stages) and Oesophagostomum spp. (adult stages). It is well tolerated in pigs with no adverse effects being observed. The CVMP, on the basis of quality, safety and efficacy data submitted, considers that there is a favorable benefit/risk balance for Panacur AquaSol and therefore recommends the granting of the marketing authorization.
The active substance of Panacur AquaSol is fenbendazole, an effective anthelminthic medicinal product from the benzimidazoles family, which acts by interfering with cell growth and cell division in helminths. This means that benzimidazoles are effective at killing both adult and larval stages of worm parasites as well as of killing of worm eggs (by interruption of embryonization). Fenbendazole is widely used as a deworming agent in a wide range of animal species.
Worm infections in swine do not commonly represent the severe clinical disease picture that is often seen in some other species, but that is not to say that helminths are not important. Whilst in specific circumstances, different worm parasites can cause severe clinical illness and even deaths in swine. Hence such parasite infections can be economically important to the swine business as they can interfere with piglet or sow vaccination, restrict growth, affect sow productivity and reduce animal feed efficiency.
Merck Animal Health (known as MSD Animal Health outside the USA and Canada) announced that it has received positive opinion from the CVMP in the European Union for Panacur AquaSol (fenbendazole 200 mg/mL), a suspension for use in drinking water indicated for the treatment and control of gastro-intestinal nematodes.
Panacur AquaSol is exclusive for swine and is an improved pharmaceutical formulation of Panacur that has been used successfully as a deworming agent for many years in a wide range of animal species.
The new formulation was made possible due to a refinement of the milling process, resulting in a smaller particle size and a more homogeneous particle size distribution. The practical advances are (1) more convenience due to a stable suspension in drinking water for up to 24 hours without the need for re-stirring and (2) a higher bioavailability of Panacur AquaSol compared to Panacur powder.
The approved indications of Panacur AquaSol are the treatment and control of infections with Ascaris suum (adult, intestinal and migrating larval stages) and Oesophagostomum spp. (adult stages). It is well tolerated in pigs with no adverse effects being observed. The CVMP, on the basis of quality, safety and efficacy data submitted, considers that there is a favorable benefit/risk balance for Panacur AquaSol and therefore recommends the granting of the marketing authorization.
The active substance of Panacur AquaSol is fenbendazole, an effective anthelminthic medicinal product from the benzimidazoles family, which acts by interfering with cell growth and cell division in helminths. This means that benzimidazoles are effective at killing both adult and larval stages of worm parasites as well as of killing of worm eggs (by interruption of embryonization). Fenbendazole is widely used as a deworming agent in a wide range of animal species.
Worm infections in swine do not commonly represent the severe clinical disease picture that is often seen in some other species, but that is not to say that helminths are not important. Whilst in specific circumstances, different worm parasites can cause severe clinical illness and even deaths in swine. Hence such parasite infections can be economically important to the swine business as they can interfere with piglet or sow vaccination, restrict growth, affect sow productivity and reduce animal feed efficiency.
03 November 2011
Foot-and-mouth disease threatens China’s pig secto
//27 Oct 2011
A resurgence of a variant of foot-and-mouth disease is threatening China's pig supply and underpinning pork prices, a senior industry analyst with Rabobank Group said.
The disease, which affects most parts of the world that have major animal husbandry industries, creates the risk of pork prices continuing to keep food costs elevated at a time when Beijing is seeking to combat high consumer-price inflation.
"Hog inventories have risen a bit but disease is quite serious," Chenjun Pan said. "From the industry, we know the disease is coming back and it might worsen depending on the weather change and the vaccination and sanitary measures taken by the farmers."
Average wholesale fresh pork prices tracked by the Ministry of Commerce have fallen 3.7% this week since reaching a record CNY26.44 (€2.98) a kilogram in mid-September.
However, October prices are still up about 45% on year, suggesting hog supply hasn't significantly improved, Pan said.
"In the second half of the year, foot-and-mouth disease will continue to be prevalent, especially in pig populations that were already affected last year," the Hunan Province Pig Production Technique System, a provincial-level think tank, said in a report widely carried among industry websites last week. Hunan is China's major pig-producing province.
Chinese veterinary authorities reported an outbreak of the disease in Ningxia Autonomous Region last week to the World Organization for Animal Health.
China also reported an outbreak among swine, sheep, cattle and goats in Guizhou province in July and among pigs in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in March.
A resurgence of a variant of foot-and-mouth disease is threatening China's pig supply and underpinning pork prices, a senior industry analyst with Rabobank Group said.
The disease, which affects most parts of the world that have major animal husbandry industries, creates the risk of pork prices continuing to keep food costs elevated at a time when Beijing is seeking to combat high consumer-price inflation.
"Hog inventories have risen a bit but disease is quite serious," Chenjun Pan said. "From the industry, we know the disease is coming back and it might worsen depending on the weather change and the vaccination and sanitary measures taken by the farmers."
Average wholesale fresh pork prices tracked by the Ministry of Commerce have fallen 3.7% this week since reaching a record CNY26.44 (€2.98) a kilogram in mid-September.
However, October prices are still up about 45% on year, suggesting hog supply hasn't significantly improved, Pan said.
"In the second half of the year, foot-and-mouth disease will continue to be prevalent, especially in pig populations that were already affected last year," the Hunan Province Pig Production Technique System, a provincial-level think tank, said in a report widely carried among industry websites last week. Hunan is China's major pig-producing province.
Chinese veterinary authorities reported an outbreak of the disease in Ningxia Autonomous Region last week to the World Organization for Animal Health.
China also reported an outbreak among swine, sheep, cattle and goats in Guizhou province in July and among pigs in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in March.
South Korea: Foot and Mouth disease may have struck
//01 Nov 2011
The Agriculture Ministry said that South Korea has possibly discovered what seems to be Foot and Mouth Disease at a cattle farm in Pohang city. Last year 9.7 million cattle, pigs and poultry were culled due to disease outbreaks such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease and bird flu.
According to the farm owner, 14 cattle seemed to have contracted the disease and currently tests are being carried out in order to confirm the disease.
As a result if disease outbreaks last year, inflation increased and a rise in meat imports was also seen.
Source: Bloomberg.com
The Agriculture Ministry said that South Korea has possibly discovered what seems to be Foot and Mouth Disease at a cattle farm in Pohang city. Last year 9.7 million cattle, pigs and poultry were culled due to disease outbreaks such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease and bird flu.
According to the farm owner, 14 cattle seemed to have contracted the disease and currently tests are being carried out in order to confirm the disease.
As a result if disease outbreaks last year, inflation increased and a rise in meat imports was also seen.
Source: Bloomberg.com
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