Uruguay notified the presence of brucellosis
The veterinary authorities of Uruguay have notified the OIE the presence of Brucella suis in a pig farm with 663 susceptible animals of which 41 cases in Canelones (Canelones).
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Avril and Tönnies to create a company to manufacture products made of 100% French meat
Avril and Tönnies, major actors in the European pig industry, are planning to combine their respective skills to develop a sector for 100% French pork products.
Tican and Tönnies are joining up
Tican has signed a framework agreement on the transfer of shares in Tican A/S with the German food company Tönnies.
China resumes the import of pork from several US plants
So far, 7 processing and cold-storage plants have been reauthorised.
IABA: new working group for sanitary and phytosanitary risk assessment
The American Board of Agriculture (IABA) approved the resolution for the creation of a working group with the aim of improving the capabilities of the continent in the assessment of SPS risks.
The Spanish pig census increases
According to the MAGRAMA's data, in May 2015 the total pig census in Spain was 26,983,205 heads: an increase by 6% with respect to May 2014.
The Brazilian pork exports increase
The year-to-date exports (January to September) sum up 393,400 tonnes: 6.2% more than during the first 9 months of 2014.
Investment in railway cold chains required to meet China’s demand for perishable food
The ‘New Silk Road’ - the Yu’Xin’Ou Railway, connecting Chongqing and Rotterdam by rail, provides an exciting new route to market for European exporters as it reduces transport times by over 30 days compared to shipping.
WHO put into context the report on the relationship of the consumption of processed meat with cancer
The latest IARC review does not ask people to stop eating processed meats but indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Danish slaughterhouse merger called off
It has not been possible for the merger of Danish Crown and Tican to be approved by the Danish competition authorities.
Rassegna Suinicola di Cremona – Italpig, 2015
The Rassegna Suinicola/Italpig has been held from October 28-31, 2015 in Cremona, Italy.
EU: simpler approval rules to boost food innovation
The new rules would subject novel food to a safety evaluation and authorisation at the EU level.
U.S. pork industry’s ongoing commitment to antibiotic research & stewardship
Building on years of supporting responsible antibiotic use, the National Pork Board has adopted a new Three-point Antibiotic Stewardship Plan that is proactive, collaborative and aggressive in its strategy and scope.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition reinforces its presence in Germany
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is strengthening its sales and management human resources in Germany to better support its direct business activities.
Chile and Mexico launch the Plant and Animal health Electronic Certification System
The health authorities from both countries connected their computer systems through the Plant and Animal health Electronic Certification System eCert, which will allow a safer, easier and expeditious trading of agri-food products.