Topigs Norsvin invests in new central test station with CT scan in Canada
The test station will be the central point of a new breeding structure in Canada.
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Brazil: Advisory Scientific Commission on animal products technology established
Their members come from universities, official laboratories, food technology institutes and research companies, as well as from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies.
Brazil: new procedures for the commercialisation of veterinary products
The new regulations concern manufacturers, storehouses, traders, handlers, distributors, importers and exporters.
Ukraine in the world meat market
The most significant volumes of exports were traditionally provided by poultry farmers.
Japan: hog slaughter and pork production in 2017
Post projects Japan’s total hog slaughter in 2017 to sustain at nearly the same level as the previous year at around 16.37 million head.
China to reinforce regulation on pesticide, veterinary medicine
According to the circular, highly toxic ingredients are strictly forbidden in pesticide and veterinary medicine.
Mexico: A new trend in exports
In a historical change, Mexico has begun exporting swine for breeding purposes.
UK: All environmental permits to be reviewed over next four years
The Environment Agency (EA) will review all existing environmental permits over the next four years, following the introduction of new requirements for permit holders.
FVE opinion on aspects related to ante mortem and post mortem tasks
FVE comments on criteria and conditions for derogating from basic requirement of meat inspection carried out by the official veterinarian under article 18 (7) and 18 (8) of Regulation EU n. 625/2017.
Sustained high levels of EU agri-food exports confirmed in latest trade report
La balance commerciale agro-alimentaire de l'UE reste largement positive avec un surplus de plus de €2 milliards en juillet 2017.
EU: tariff quotas for fresh and frozen beef and veal and pigmeat originating in Canada
Today, 21 September, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada enters into force provisionally.
The 2017 Allen D. Leman swine conference celebrated Bob Morrison’s legacy
The 2017 edition of the Allen D. Leman swine conference held in St. Paul, MN will be remembered as a special one: a tribute to our dear friend and colleague Dr. Bob Morrison whose untimely passing earlier this year stunned the swine world.
EU support for small Polish pigmeat producers in the context of African swine fever
The European Commission has agreed to allow the use of EU funds to help Polish pig farmers who will have to cease their activity in the context of African swine fever.
EFSA: online tool for comparing antimicrobial resistance between countries
Country-by-country guide to levels of antimicrobial resistance in food, animals and humans
México: Health intelligence for producing healthy and harmless food
The National Health Intelligence Network is a valuable mechanism for reducing the hazard of spreading epidemics and diseases, because we can know, in real time, the health status of plants, animals and aquaculture species in all the country.
Commission updates veterinary measures to control African swine fever
The updated measures aim at protecting the EU single market from this serious contagious animal disease. The Commission continues to follow the evolution of the epidemiological situation and adapts the measures accordingly.