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Weekly Overview: Strong Recovery in US Pig Population
2015-03-30 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - The latest census in the US shows substantial increases in total pigs and the breeding herd as well as record litter sizes, pointing to a strong recovery in the sector in terms of output since the height of the PED challenge. New outbreaks continue to occur, however. A new report forecasts the continued rise in global use of antibiotics in farm livestock over the next 15 years, while a survey in the UK highlights consumers' widespread misconceptions over food safety risks from veterinary medications and vaccines.
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