Chile: increase of Chilean pig meat exports to markets that forbid ractopamine
The banning of ractopamine in Chile has strengthened the exports of pig products to markets such as China, Russia and the European Union.
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China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia discuss FMD control
The Workshop on Prevention and Control of Foot and Mouth Disease was held in Lanzhou on Nov.12th, 2013.
Italy: increase of the imports of Spanish cured hams and shoulders
In 2012, the Italian imports of Spanish cured hams and sausages grew by 16% in terms of value and by 20% in terms of volume with respect to the previous year.
Towards a new European agricultural and agri-food product promotion policy
With the slogan 'Enjoy, it´s from Europe', the policy aims to help the sector's professionals break into international markets.
Romania to resume pork exports to EU countries from all accredited commercial holdings
Domestic exports of pork meat and live pigs were affected by restrictions imposed on Romania by the European Union since 2003 because of the classical swine fever evolution.
ACMC: Cold weather semen storage
As the weather turns colder pig farmers should review their storage of semen, says ACMC veterinary consultant, Paul Thompson.
Quality Equipment: Quicker turnaround for quality panels
Quality Equipment, has invested over £75,000 in a new saw and automatic welder, specially designed to deal with plastic.
United States: veterinary services reorganization
APHIS Veterinary Services reorganized in November 2013.
European Union: harmonised monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance
European Commission published Decision 2013/652/EU on the monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and commensal bacteria.
MEPs give final blessing to greener and fairer CAP
A deal with the Council on five legislative acts reforming EU farm policy was endorsed by Parliament on Wednesday.
Topigs genetics in Brazil: 3.2 piglets per sow more than the national average
In 2012, Brazilian farms with TOPIGS genetics weaned 29.5 piglets per sow per year.
FAO expects more balanced food markets, less price volatility
World meat production is anticipated to grow by 1.4 percent in 2013.
EU steps up its fight against drug-resistant bacteria
Tras dos años de funcionamiento del plan quinquenal, se han logrado avances significativos en la mayoría de los ámbitos.
European Parliament approves EU’s long-term budget (MFF) 2014-2020
The MFF regulation was approved by 537 votes to 126, with 19 abstentions.
Biomin Forum in Ukraine
Biomin organized a forum in Kiev titled “Feeding Technologies in Pig Breeding” at the end of October.
Hungarian government is cutting taxes on live and slaughtered hogs
The Hungarian cabinet decided on November 8 to reduce the VAT on live hogs and slaughtered pigs from 27% to 5%.