Belarus: scarcity of pig meat and rise in the prices
The government of Belarus has confirmed that the country faces a shortage of pig meat due to the African swine fever.
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European Commission to tackle unfair practices in the food supply chain
The EC has adopted a communication encouraging Member States to look for ways to improve protection of small food producers and retailers against the unfair practices of their sometimes much stronger trading partners.
Commission publishes cereals farm report on developments for 2004-2011
Estimates for 2012 showed a further improvement in the profitability of cereal crops.
Characterization of influenza A outbreaks in swine herds and measures to reduce zoonotic transmission
The goals of this study were to characterize influenza infections in Minnesota pigs and assess biosecurity measures used by swine workers.
Moldova accepts EU veterinary certificates
The EU welcomes the recent decision by Moldova to accept imports accompanied by a veterinary certificate based on a template specified in the EU legislation.
European Union: Italian Presidency - Work programme in the agriculture and fisheries sectors
The Italian Presidency gave a public presentation on its work programme in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
Ireland: 2013 was another difficult year for the pig sector
During 2013, approximately 2.83 million pigs were slaughtered in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine export-approved plants. This equates to a decline of almost 2.5% compared to 2012.
Eropean Union: protection measures in relation to porcine epidemic diarrhoea
The Commission has considered it necessary to review the animal health requirements for the entry of consignments of porcine animals into the Union from the areas in which the disease caused by these viruses is present.
Joint venture: TOPIGS and Ruibang
Ruibang, a private Chinese company in Hebei province, and TOPIGS China, signed a strategic joint venture agreement on June 27, 2014.
Mongolia confirms an outbreak of Classical swine fever
The outbreak is located in Songinikharikhan district (Tuv), with 993 susceptible pigs of which 451 cases. All pigs were destroyed.
Russia: negotiations with secretary of the FAO's European Commission for FMD control
The parties discussed possibilities to conduct training in transboundary diseases for Russian specialists of West Eurasia involved in FMD roadmap under the EuFMD umbrella.
Russia: the meat exports are still falling
In the first trimester of 2014, the Russian meat imports underwent a drop by 27.1% with respect to the same period in 2013.
European veterinary meeting organized by IDT Biologika
A selected group of vets coming from the countries that lead the tendencies in European swine production assisted to an event organized in the German city of Wörlitz.
Latvia reports new Classical and African Swine Fever cases
According to the OIE, four and two new outbreaks of African and Classical swine fever have been detected in one pig and wild boars.
Premier Nutrition, part of AB Agri, is delighted to announce that they have acquired the business of Roses Nutrition Limited.
The acquisition took effect from 7 July 2014 and expands Premier Nutrition’s range and expertise in quality pre-mix solutions for pigs and layers.
European Union: updating of the list of food additives in meat preparations
The Commission Regulation (EU) 601/2014 modifies appendix II of the Commission Regulation (EU) 1333/2008 with respect to the categories of meats and the use of food additives in meat preparations.