Week In Review http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review RSS Feed for Week In Review en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:35:53 GMT Diamond V introduces SynGenX http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Diamond-V-introduces-SynGenX-208768511.html New product naturally promotes digestive and immune system health for better performing pigs that are more capable of reaching their genetic potential. Irlbeck named World Pork Expo general manager http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Irlbeck-named-World-Pork-Expo-general-manager-208767441.html The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has named Alicia Irlbeck as the new general manager of World Pork Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show. The "Moderate Middle" http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Going-Social-for-Ag-202525761.html Elanco expands commitment to China http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Elanco-expands-commitment-to-China-202522811.html Elanco Animal Health will invest approximately $100 million to purchase a minority equity stake in China Animal Healthcare Ltd., one of the leading players in the animal health industry in China. Hog prices forecast higher, pork production reduced http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Hog-prices-forecast-higher-pork-production-reduced-127515243.html According to the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report, hog prices are forecast higher for both 2011 and 2012 as stronger export demand in both years support prices. Small changes are made to the 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production. USDA proposes animal disease traceability rule http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/USDA-proposes-animal-disease-traceability-rule-127320763.html A new animal identification proposal has surfaced out of the halls of USDA, specifically from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The newly proposed rule is designed to establish general regulations for improving the traceability of U.S. livestock moving interstate when animal disease events surface. Pew Commission urges restrictions on livestock numbers http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Pew-Commission-urges-restrictions-on-livestock-numbers-126524123.html An environmental group is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to use controls to enforce maximum daily limits on certain nutrients going into the Chesapeake Bay and to impose livestock and poultry density limits. South Korea expands zero-tariff on pork imports http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/South-Korea-expands-zero-tariff-on-pork-imports-126610268.html South Korea continues to pay the price of a livestock herd forced to downsize due to foot-and-mouth disease issues. Now, the country’s leaders are continuing that effort as the finance ministry announced there will be zero tariffs on all chilled pork imports through Sept. 30. Record high hog prices on robust export demand http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Hog-prices-reach-new-high-on-robust-export-demand-126726813.html Wholesale pork prices have hit record highs for six straight days bringing hog futures higher with them. Strong demand from South Korea as well as China may fuel a new record for U.S. pork exports in 2011. Examine shifting regulatory issues during Alltech’s Symposium http://www.porknetwork.com/e-newsletters/week-in-review/Examine-shifting-regulatory-issues-during-Alltechs-Symposium-205668181.html With a glimpse into the future, there is increasing consumer awareness and demands on food and feed safety. Learn more about these topics at the Alltech International Symposium, May 19-22.