Meeting of veterinarian authorities concerning ASF control
On June 2, 2017 the meeting of Heads of veterinary services in Eastern European and Baltic countries devoted to African swine fever control in the region was held in Riga (Latvia).
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Inspection of Russian establishments by Japanese experts
Japanese competent authority will consider the possibility of beef and pork export from the Russian Federation to Japan in case of favorable visit results.
FAO Meat Price Index: modest price increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 171.7 points in May, up 2.5 points (1.5 percent) from April.
Space 2017: Participation figures
67% of the exhibitors at SPACE reported engaging in or planning to develop export activities. 89% said that SPACE enabled them to establish useful business contacts.
Brazil and Poland agree to improve the agricultural products bilateral trade
Currently, Poland only sells 0.2% of its products to Brazil, and Brazilian exports represent 0.5% of the Polish imports.
Luxemburg: first Antibiotics National Plan
After the joint efforts of the Ministries of Health and Agriculture, an Antibiotics National Plan is being developed (2018-2022).
Topigs Norsvin: New resting place in Germany
Topigs Norsvin decided to establish its own resting places in the EU at strategic locations. Those resting places are exclusively for Topigs Norsvin breeding animals.
Regulators in EU, Japan and US take steps to facilitate development of new antibiotics
EMA, PMDA and FDA align data requirements and agree on areas of convergence.
Brazil: the government stimulates the re-opening of meat companies
Mr Blairo Maggi has claimed that the MAPA is holding conversations with the Economic and Social Development National Bank (BNDES) regarding the possibility of funding.
Germany: record value of the agri-food sector exports
The sector with a largest market share in agri-food exports was the meat sector.
Translating scientific nutritional discoveries into on-farm solutions
In Vetagro International Forum, speakers discussed the impact of stress on animal health and performance, as well as the production challenges in an era focused on reducing antibiotic use.
New tool enhances price transparency along the food supply chain
How much of what consumers pay for food ends up in farmer's pockets? From farm to fork, food prices develop along the food supply chain, involving farmers, the food processing industry and retailers.
Algae work to reduce piggery greenhouse gas emissions
Co-digestion of pig slurry with algal biomass resulted in a slightly higher methane yield.
Iowa Swine Day promises prime pork program and award-winning BBQ
The 6th annual Iowa Swine Day, to be held on June 29, will bring together leading figures from the US pork industry to discuss key issues facing the sector.
The volume of Brazilian pork exports is still falling
Between January and May 2017, the pork exports rose by 30% in terms of value, but dropped by 3.3% in terms of volume with respect to the same period in 2016.