EU-China food safety project
The European Union’s H2020 programme and the Chinese Ministry of Science have been awarded €10m towards an EU-China partnership to improve food safety and fraud.
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The Commission gives a 5-year period for withdrawing zinc oxide for piglets
The Commission considers that the Member States must be given a 5-year period for withdrawing the marketing authorisations of veterinary drugs that contain zinc oxide.
New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit
New Foot-and-Mouth disease rapid diagnostic kit gets license for use in U.S. livestock.
Chile: food quality and harmlessness collaboration agreement
The ACHIPIA and the CONICYT sign a collaboration agreement and propose a FONDEF IDeA thematic focus regarding food quality and harmlessness.
Joint Statement of USA, Canada and Mexico regarding Trilateral Agriculture meetings
Joint Statement of Secretary Perdue (U.S.), Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Canada) & Secretary Calzada (Mexico) Regarding Trilateral Agriculture Meetings in Savannah.
EU agri-food exports maintain strong performance
EU agri-food exports were €10.6 billion in April 2017, a level equal to the average of the last four years.
Norel Opens a New Branch in Brazil
Jorge Calil will be responsible for setting up the company and introducing Norel products into the Brazilian market.
Colombia: rehearsal to assess the training of pig veterinarians
Veterinarians in the midwestern region of Colombia were assessed by the ICA with the aim of verifying the assistance and control of diseases in pigs.
Brazil: record in the slaughtering of pigs in the first trimester of 2017
The best result during the first three months of a year has been recorded since the slaughterings survey was started.
Japan weighs lower tariff on EU pork for trade deal
Japan applies three different tariff rates on imported pork, depending on price per kilogram.
DuPont extends fastest-acting phytase product line in Europe
Fastest-acting phytase activates earlier in the animal’s digestive tract, improving profitability and performance while reducing waste and improving environmental footprint.
BRICS agriculture ministers highlight cooperation, food securit
The ministers agreed to promote multilateral coordination and guard against protectionism, according to the declaration, a blueprint for future cooperation.
Argentina carries out controls on pork refrigeration plants
For several weeks, the Ministry of Agro-industry, through the Undersecretariat of Agricultural Commercial Control (SUCCA), has been carrying out checks on several meat and pork refrigeration plants.
FAO: New field manual on African swine fever
FAO has published a new manual, which is part of the EMPRES series on animal health: African swine fever: detection and diagnosis – A manual for veterinarians.
Quebec pork sector receives Government support
These investments are part of the federal government's plan to help farmers manage risk and invest in agricultural science in order to help create new jobs and grow Canada's agricultural sector.
Semen Cardona starts the building works of its new AI stud in the Philippines
Following Semen Cardona's policy, the new insemination stud is created together with the local partner Plaridel forming the Semen Cardona Philippines Company that will manage and market the doses produced in the Philippines.