Canada and Japan to initiate FTA talks
Japan exports mostly cars, machinery and other industrial products to Canada, while Canada mainly sells Japan natural resources and farm products, such as soybeans and pork.
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Maple Leaf Foods supports free trade negotiations between Canada and Japan
Maple Leaf Foods is pleased to announce its support for the negotiations between Canada's federal government and the Government of Japan towards achieving a free trade agreement that could significantly benefit Canada's agri-food sector.
European Union: compund feed production estimates for 2011
The compound feed production in the EU-271 in 2011 may have reached a level of 150 mio. t, i.e. 1% below the figure for 2010.
Mexico: Jalisco exports pork to Korea
This week the first shipment of pork from the state of Jalisco will be exported to Korea.
FAO: major foot-and-mouth outbreak in Egypt threatens the region
In Egypt 40 222 cases of the disease are suspected, according to official estimates, and 4 658 animals, mostly calves, have already died.
EU: hormone and antibiotic residues in animals have stabilised
Only 0.33% of the total number of targeted samples on residues was detected in animals as being non-compliant with EU standards.
Australian pig meat production is forecast to increase
Total Australian pig meat production is forecast to increase to 350 TMT in CY 2012, supported by a higher supply of slaughter stock and slightly increased carcass weights.
Canada: Government helps swine producers boost exports
Investment of more than $1.3 million to help the Canadian Swine Exporters Association (CSEA) increase its international marketing and promotion of Canadian purebred swine genetics.
Taiwan: FMD sub-clinical infection in pigs
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on two pig farms located in Jiaosi (I-Lan) and Jhutian (P'Ing-Tung).
Philippines: new order could avert Philippines-US meat row
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has signed a new administrative order (AO) revising the guidelines on the handling of imported meat.
European Union: disappointment at Russia's decision to impose a ban on imports of live animals
The ban on live animals will particularly affect certain EU Member States to which exports to Russia represent an important part of their exports (especially of live pigs).
MSD Animal Health Symposium draws more than 400 veterinarians from Eastern Europe
More than 400 veterinarians from Eastern Europe learned about the latest innovations and products from MSD Animal Health at the company’s recent scientific symposium in Budapest, Hungary.
Thailand: Government to probe 1,000 products including pork
The Department of Health (DOH) and local health authorities will conduct its largest scale tests to date from March 20-22 to check for the leanness enhancing drug ractopamine in 1,000 products.
Russian bans imports of live animals from the EU
Starting today, March 20th, Russia bans all imports of cattle, sheep and pigs from EU countries.
Ceva takes commercial license for ProBioGen's AGE1.CR® Cell Line for viral vaccine production
Ceva and ProBioGen announced the signature of a multi-product license agreement for the use of ProBioGen’s AGE1.CR® avian cell line in the industrial production of viral animal vaccines.
Cherkizovo Group appoints head of IR and communications
Cherkizovo Group is proud to announce that Mr.Alexander Kostikov, 39, joins Cherkizovo Group as Head of IR and Communications, effective from March 20, 2012.