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USDA Acts to Clarify Living Standards for Organic Pigs
2016-04-15 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - Organic livestock and poultry production requirements in the US are likely to be changed to ensure consistent application of regulations and aid consumer clarity, after proposed amendments by the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).
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ASF Hits More Ukrainian Pigs
2016-04-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UKRAINE - A new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in Ukraine.
Fewer Than 250 Mature Bawean Warty Pigs Remain in Existence
2016-04-12 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
INDONESIA - A new study has found that the rare Bawean warty pig, which is only found on Bawean island in Indonesia, is endangered, with only 250 mature adults remaining.
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10,000 Pigs Die in Dutch Factory Farm Fire
2016-04-11 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
NETHERLANDS - At least 10,000 pigs have died in a fire at a massive pig farm in Oirschot near Eindhoven. The fire started in the early evening in one of three barns at the farm and quickly spread to a second, sending plumes of smoke into the sky, officials said.
Five steps to help fallout pigs bounce back
2016-04-07 17:27:53| National Hog Farmer
In nursery performance, consistency is key. Pigs that fall behind the rest of the group can lag through future phases and require additional days to finishing. To promote uniform groups, work toward a goal of 0.5 percent or fewer fallouts in the nursery. read more
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