ANALYSIS – Ten European Union countries have reported their respective 2011 pig meat production figures, writes senior editor, Jackie Linden.

US – Last week the worldâs largest fast food chain McDonaldâs, announced that they wish not to purchase pork from sows raised in gestation stalls at some time in the future, writes Jim Long.

UK – Farmers are being encouraged to produce more food to feeding a growing global population. But what role can livestock production play in offering healthy, nutritious and sustainable food?

CHINA – Genesus was recently honored to attend a Canada Trade Mission in China.

UK – The eAML2 electronic pig movement system becomes compulsory at the beginning of April in England and Wales.

ALBERTA, CANADA – Showing leadership in farm animal care has emerged as a defining issue that will determine the future competitiveness and market success of livestock industries around the globe.

CHINA – The Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that China's farm produce prices continued to fall last week as supplies increased.

DENMARK – Early indications are that the profitability of pig production improved in 2011 and producers are seeing modest profits again, a situation which is forecast to improve further this year.

UK – East Anglian Pig Company, based in Norfolk, who are predominately outdoor pig producers, also operate four indoor breeding units and have 2,400 sows. They take regular deliveries of GP90 maiden gilts and use GC750 semen for the indoor units.

UK – East Anglian Pig Company, based in Norfolk, who are predominately outdoor pig producers, also operate four indoor breeding units and have 2,400 sows. They take regular deliveries of GP90 maiden gilts and use GC750 semen for the indoor units.