European Union: Presidency work programme
The Presidency gave a public presentation on its work programme in the agriculture and fisheries
sectors.
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Denmark continuing increases in pork exports
In the period from January to September 2011 there was a 6% increase in exports of fresh and frozen pork.
Romania: Commission approves the export of pork through the channelled system
The Commission allows dispatch to other Member States of fresh pork and prepared meat products from pigs reared in Romania provided that the channeled system is running.
EFSA publishes guidance for the risk assessment of food and feed derived from GM animals and related animal health and welfare aspects
The document outlines specific data requirements and the methodology to be followed for risk assessment should applications for food and feed derived from GM animals be submitted for market authorisation in the European Union (EU).
MSD/Merck Animal Health Headquarter in New Jersey, US
The plan, taken as part of the business’s worldwide strategic plan and blueprint for significant growth, will result in centralizing most Commercial, Marketing and Corporate Headquarter functions in Summit.
David Palfenier appointed as Seara's new CEO
David Alan Palfenier, 55, who has been President of ConAgra Foods’ Consumer Foods Snacks and International business since April 2010, will replace Mayr Bonassi as the head of Seara as of February.
Meriden targets the swine industry in northern Malaysia
Meriden Animal Health recently presented their flagship product Orego-Stim and the Fusion Feed Safety Range at two seminars in Malaysia.
Germany: pig population rises to 27.4 million head
According to preliminary data published by the German statistical service as of November 3, 2011 the pig population has risen to 27.4 million head.
Denmark: increase in the number of live pigs exported
The increase in the export of live animals is 1.3% compared to 2010.
European Union: EFSA publishes animal-based measures to assess the welfare of pigs
Animal-based measures to assess the welfare of dairy cows and pigs are effective and should be used wherever possible, according to recent scientific advice from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Iowa Pork Industry Center to Offer PQA Plus® Advisor Training Program
Veterinarians and others in Iowa’s pork industry have the opportunity to become Pork Quality Assurance Plus® Advisors under the National PoJanuaryrk Board's PQA Plus® program.
Mexico doubles meat exports to Japan
In 2011 Mexico exported more than 48 thousand tons of pork products.
European Union continues the upward trend in pork exports
Total exports as of November amounted to 2,958,281 tons, representing a 20.5% increase compared to the same period last year.
South Africa: nine outbreaks of African swine fever
The new outbreaks ara located in Victor Khanye, Mpumalanga (7 outbreaks) and Lesedi, Gauteng (2 outbreaks).
Netherlands: estimate of veterinary antibiotic usage in 2011
In the first semester of 2011 the total sales of antibiotics in the veterinary sector were 32% below the level of the same period in 2009.
Canada: livestock industry to benefit from research funding
$3.5 million in livestock and forage-related research funding from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).