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Danisco transforms sustainability strategy

As a global leader in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions, Danisco A/S has released its 9th annual sustainability report. It is the beginning of a significant transformation of our sustainability strategy setting ambitious strategies for the future.

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Meat imports into Vietnam soar threefold

Meat imports into Vietnam during January to May 2010 soared threefold year-on-year to 50,000 tonnes, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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European Union - Health control measures relating to classical swine fever in feral pigs

COMMISSION DECISION of 25 June 2010 amending Decision 2008/855/EC as regards animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in feral pigs.

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Taiwan - Food and Mouth Disease

The Taiwanese veterinary authorities informed of the appearance of a foot and mouth disease outbreak in the country. The focal point is located on a pig farm in the Baozhong Township of YUN-LIN, with 1296 susceptible animals, and 112 confirmed cases.

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European Union – Census variation in the last 10 years

During the last 10 years the EU countries that have had a higher increase in their pork census are Spain, with an almost 13% variation, followed by Italy, with a growth of almost 9 %.

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The Canadian Public Health Association and Maple Leaf Foods join forces to launch a national food safety education campaign

Maple Leaf Foods is launching a new partnership with the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) to develop a national education campaign on food safety targeted at higher risk groups, their caregivers and Canadians.

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VIV China reflects growth perspectives

The “Grand International Edition” of VIV China will be held in Beijing from September 6-8, 2010. The international world of suppliers and buyers active in China will come together at the NCIEC, located nearby the international airport. Over 250 national and international exhibitors at VIV China 2010 will represent their solutions within the Feed to Meat chain. The organizers expect a strong representation of buyers from all over China.

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United Kingdom - Gloucestershire Old Spots – Crackling good protected pork

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman welcomed producers of Gloucestershire Old Spots pork – also known as Gloucester Old Spots – to the growing list of British specially protected foods and drink that have gained specially protected status throughout Europe.

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European Union – Main pork producers in 2009

In the European Union -27 the 2009 pig census has reached 153 million. 70% of the census are found in 6 countries: Germany (17%), Spain (17%), France (10%), Poland (9%), Denmark (8%) and Holland (8%).

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Korea declares that FMD events are closed

In two final reports submitted to the OIE, Korea (Rep.of) declares that foot and mouth disease events having started in April 2010 are closed.

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USA - AVMA issues policy on swine castration, tail docking and teeth clipping

The American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Executive Board recently approved proposals to replace the AVMA policy on swine castration, tail docking, and teeth clipping with two new policies.

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TOPIGS Philippines starts InGene partnership with biggest pig producer

TOPIGS Philippines and Monterey Foods Corporation (MFC), the biggest pig operation in the Philippines, have formally signed an InGene partnership agreement. Now TOPIGS can start to supply pig genetics to Monterey, starting in their South Mindanao Live Operations.

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Cuban farmers to boost replacement of imports

Through greater effort, especially by carrying out actions for high productive yields, Cuban farmers are now boosting their contributions to food and the replacement of imports.

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Czech Republic - Vision of Czech Agriculture After 2010

Supporting livestock farmers and raising the number of domestic farm animals is one of the most pressing issues facing the struggling Czech agriculture industry, according to "Vision of Czech Agriculture After 2010," a report released by the Agriculture Ministry May 26.

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Ecuador - Three provinces under quarantine to avoid propagation of foot and mouth disease

The Ecuadorian veterinary authorities have declared quarantine for the provinces of Imbabura, Manabí and Bolívar with the objective of avoiding the spread of a recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease.

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Mexico foresees an incrementation in their meat exports

The Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fishing and Food of Mexico, Francisco Mayorga Castañeda communicated that Mexico will increment its meat exports to Russia, Vietnam and Singapore while they continue negotiations with Australia and New Zealand.