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Germany - Significant rise in meat production in the first quarter 2010

In the first quarter of 2010, nearly 2 million tonnes of meat were commercially produced in Germany. This was an increase of 3.3% or 63,500 tonnes from the same quarter a year ago.

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Thailand - hot weather and drought cut pig production

Unprecedented hot weather in many areas in Thailand (43-44 ºC) has resulted in lower pig production as the animals are suffering heat stress and eating less.

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UK - Pigs and poultry farm practices survey 2009

79% of holdings with outdoor pigs use a site rotation system with an average of 17 months being spent in a paddock before rotation.

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USA – Meat production for 2011 projected to be slightly higher

Total U.S. meat production for 2011 is projected to be slightly higher than 2010 as increased pork and poultry production more than offset declines in beef production.

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United Kingdom - New Defra Secretary of State announced

Caroline Spelman MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs by Prime Minister, David Cameron. Mrs Spelman is Member of Parliament for Meriden.

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ACMC: Still potential to boost sow output

Rapid progress in sow productivity in commercial pig herds is still possible, according to Yorkshire-based pig-breeding company ACMC.

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CPF reported net profit 3,224 million baht, increasing 318% from last year

Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc. reported operating results for the first quarter 2010 with total sales of 43,613 million baht or an increase of 25% from the previous year.

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EU approves Novus feed additive for all species

Novus International, a leader in animal health and nutrition is proud to announce the European Union registration of MINTREX chelated trace minerals as feed additives for all species.

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Vietnam feed raw material imports soar

Vietnam was estimated have spent USD 813 million on imports of raw materials to make feeds in the country from January to April.

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Spain – Increase in Iberian ham exports

Exports of quality Iberian ham increased during 2009 by a little over 10% and the product was commercialized in 90 countries in five continents, this was equivalent to 200,000 Iberian hams being exported from Spain last year.

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33 Smithfield Foods Facilities Recognized with AMI Environmental MAPS Awards

Thirty-three Smithfield Foods, Inc. facilities in 18 states have been recognized by the American Meat Institute with Environmental MAPS Recognition Awards for their longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship through the organization and implementation of Environmental Management Systems and/or achievement of ISO 14001 certification.

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Denmark - Prognosis shows increase in Danish exports of piglets

A forecast from the Association of Danish Pig Producers shows that in 2015 exports of piglets will be 13.5 m. or as much as 65 % higher than in 2009.

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Austria - Slaughterings and meat production in 2009

In 2009 5.597.000 pigs, 620.000 cattle, 80.200 calves, 290.000 sheep and lambs, 41.300 goats and kids and 978 horses, foals and other equidae were slaughtered.

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United Kingdom - Recent changes to the NVZ boundary

The NVZ boundary was revised in May 2010 as a result of appeals by farmers against the decision to designate land within an NVZ.

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European Union - Agricultural Income down 11.6% in 2009

Agricultural income per annual work unit fell by 11.6% in the EU in 2009, mainly caused by a drop in output prices. The result is based on estimates provided by the Member States in January 2010.

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Spain – Nearly 3 million Iberian pigs commercialized in 2009

In 2009, 2,948,219 Iberian pigs were commercialized in Spain, of which 65% corresponded to Iberian finisher pigs, 20% to Iberian bellota pigs, and 9% to Iberian pure bellota pigs.