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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).

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.

The increase in the export of live animals is 1.3% compared to 2010.

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).

In 2011 Mexico exported more than 48 thousand tons of pork products.

Total exports as of November amounted to 2,958,281 tons, representing a 20.5% increase compared to the same period last year.

The new outbreaks ara located in Victor Khanye, Mpumalanga (7 outbreaks) and Lesedi, Gauteng (2 outbreaks).

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.

$3.5 million in livestock and forage-related research funding from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).

Minister Coveney highlighted 'this agreement will significantly assist the industry and make the transfer of pig or poultry manure to both new users and existing farms much easier [...]'