Spain: increase in pig slaughterings
The statistical data of the Ministry of Agriculture show an increase by 8.37% in pig slaughterings during the first trimester of 2015.
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OIE: new intergovernmental standards and guidelines
A new chapter on Taenia solium, a type of tapeworm transmissible to humans via contaminated pig meat, was added to the Terrestrial Code.
World Pork Expo 2015
Each year, 20,000 pork producers and other professionals make #WPX15 the world's largest pork-specific trade show. Visit us in Booth AG911!
Colombia: increase in the number of pigs slaughtered
During the first quarter of this year a total of 790,595 pigs have been slaughtered, representing a growth of 11.2% over the same period in 2014.
Brazil asks for health harmonization and flexibility in the trade with the EU
The Minister of Agriculture, Katia Abreu, met with the European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis in order to negotiate an agreement to facilitate bilateral understandings on sanitary and phytosanitary issues.
Danish pig herd stable
The April census showed little change in overall pig numbers in Denmark although there was a small increase in the number of breeding pigs.
Nuscience announces official opening of new plant in China
The Nuscience Group announces the official opening of its new plant in Tianjin, China, on 26 May 2015. The new plant – with a capacity of 10,000 metric Ton per month – replaces the old plant Nuscience acquired in 2000 in Central TEDA.
United States: FDA regulation to help ensure judicious use of antibiotics in food-producing animals
FDA announced yesterday the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) final rule, an important piece of the agency’s overall strategy to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.
OIE: Animal disease control programmes and official disease status
For the first time, 23 countries were recognised as “free from CSF” in Europe, the Americas, Asia and a zone in Brazil.
European Union: MEPs and ministers strike informal deal on transmissible animal diseases
Measures to prevent and treat animal diseases such as avian flu or African swine fever were informally agreed by MEPs, the Latvian Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the European Commission on Monday.
2015 Ontario Pork Congress to deliver engaging events, education and tasty eats
The Ontario Pork Congress is pleased to announce the launch of its 42nd show, slated to take place June 17 and 18 at the Stratford Rotary Complex in Stratford, Ontario.
Colombia: opening of the first Agriculture and Livestock Inspection and Transport Centre (CITAG)
The CITAG, strategically located in the El Dorado Airport (Bogotá) will help to strengthen the prevention programmes to avoid the entrance of pests and diseases.
United States and Canada announce animal and plant health work plans
The United States and Canada have agreed to recognize each other’s zoning decisions when a foreign animal disease (FAD) outbreak occurs, to facilitate trade between disease-free zones.
Russia: negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor and Canada
The Rosselkhoznadzor noted that Russian producers are highly interested in export of their porcine products to Canada.
Mexico: Agreement to facilitate agri-food international trade
The aim is to streamline agri-food products international trade operations, and to provide clarity and transparency to the procedures of verification, inspection and certification.
European Union: increase of the areas with restrictions due to ASF
After the detection of new cases of African Swine Fever in Poland and Estonia, the European Commission has decided to modify the list of areas subject to animal health control measures.