United Kingdom: pork exports
The biggest single market was Greater China (including Hong Kong) which took 57,000 tonnes.
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Spain: the new platform ConPRRS has been launched
The Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal (CReSA), the Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM) and the Universitat de Lleida (UdL) have created a technical group for supporting the PRRS control (ConPRRS).
Cherkizovo Group Is Now Russia’s Second-Largest Pork Producer
The National Pig Farmers Union has published a listing of Russia’s 20 largest pork producers on its website. Cherkizovo Group rose from third to second place based on the results of 2013.
Danish Crown assumes sole ownership of Sokolow S.A.
Danish Crown is now taking full control of Sokolow, the leading Polish producer of processed meat products.
Thailand to pursue FMD-free zone approval in 2015
Zone 2 covers seven provinces in the eastern region including Chachoengsao and Chonburi where many pig farms are located.
Canadian agriculture sector remains strong
Cattle and hog prices are expected to remain at higher levels over the medium term and livestock producers will find some relief from the high 2012 grain prices.
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NewsUnited States/Canada: PEDv update
In United States 25 states have reported at least one confirmed case of PED.
Canada: new rules for pig industry strengthen livestock sector
Mandatory national pig traceability system will enhance capacity to track animals from farm to slaughter.
Vétoquinol to acquire the animal health business of Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
This agreement remains subject to the approval by shareholders of Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., and the usual closing conditions for a transaction of this type.
Mexico invests 650 million pesos to guarantee the harmlessness of the meat products
450 million pesos will be directed towards the subprogramme for the support of the slaughterings of cattle, goats, sheep and pigs.
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association receives funding in support of five year project
CASA will use this funding for their goal of supporting the safety of Canadian farmers, their families and their workers, through the development and promotion of farm safety standards.
Russia-Belarus: cooperative actions to prevent African swine fever spread
Based on the meeting results it was agreed to arrange a mutual control during the wild fauna monitoring and exchange of relevant information.
China: 2014 pork production will continue its growth
According to USDA'S Global Agriculture Information Network (GAIN), China’s 2014 pork production will continue its growth trend by rising two percent to 55.8 million tons.
European Union: pig meat exports rose during year 2013
During year 2013, pig meat exports rose by 0.9% with respect to the previous year, reaching 3,099,894 tonnes.
European Union: pig farm output increases
Output from the European pig farms represented 9.9% of European Union total agricultural output by value.
ACMC: Benefits from brightening up the service house
Increasing lighting intensity in a service house over the winter months has resulted in improvements in both farrowing rate and numbers born on an ACMC breeding unit in East Yorkshire.