EU challenges Russia in the WTO over pork import ban
The EU today launched a case in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the Russian ban on imports of pigs, fresh pork and certain pig products from the EU.
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Malaysia’s pork production is forecast to remain relatively stable
Malaysia’s pork production is forecast to remain relatively stable at about 235,000 tons in 2014.
Sino-French agreement in the agriculture and agri-food sectors
This agreement will strengthen the pig meat, fowl and wine exports.
Ingenious Danish product furthers pig welfare
Because of welfare considerations many EU countries have introduced legislation which increases the area of solid flooring in pens.
Ramon Jimenez new manager TOPIGS Philippines
TOPIGS is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramon Jimenez as General Manager of TOPIGS Philippines.
United States: USDA to reduce damage caused by feral swine
USDA announces $20 million effort to reduce damage caused by feral swine.
United States: downward trend in PEDv positive case submissions
Last week’s number down to 270. This maintains the general downward trend in positive case submissions.
China tightens restrictions on imports of U.S. hogs
China, the world's largest consumer of pork, has asked the USDA to conduct testing and provide certification that live hogs come from herds that are free of porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, virus.
Talks devoted to the interaction of the Russian and Costa Rican Veterinary Services
Supplies of animal products from Costa Rican plants to the Customs Union territory were discussed.
Provisional Trilogue deal on EU Promotion of agricultural products
The changes would see an increase in EU funding from roughly € 60 million at present to €200m in 2020.
Mexico: Executive Committee for the Productivity of the Swine Chain created
Representatives of 18 swine producing federative organisations, agricultural entrepreneurs and members of the production chain signed the articles of incorporation for the creation of the Executive Committee for the Productivity of the Swine Chain.
Russia: new restrictions, now on importation of finished pork products from Lithuanian and Polish plants
From April 7, 2014 temporary restrictions on importation of finished pork products from the plants of the Republic of Lithuania and Republic of Poland into the Russian Federation are being imposed.
Netherlands: risks in the meat supply chain
Following incidents in the meat supply chain, the Dutch Safety Board conducted an investigation into the risks in the meat supply chain.
Argentina: important increase in the pig meat production and consumption
Last year 4.8 million pigs were slaughtered and 416,000 tonnes of pig meat were produced.
European Union: slight reduction in compound feed production
While pig feed production dropped by 1.7%, cattle and poultry feed have seen their production grow respectively by +0.8 and +0.6%.
European Union: call for applications for composition of new Agriculture & Rural Development Civil Dialogue Groups
The European Commission (DG AGRI) has opened a call for applications for groups wanting to participate in the new Civil Dialogue Groups related to EU Agriculture and Rural Development issues.