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USA - Foodborne outbreak response guidelines released

16-Jul-2009
Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response was released July 15 by the Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (C.I.F.O.R.). Providing model practices used in foodborne disease outbreaks, including planning, detection, investigation, control and prevention, the guidelines are targeted to local, state and federal agencies.

Mexico - slight decrease in meat production in 2008

15-Jul-2009
The latest figures from INEGI show a 0.1% decrease in meat production in Mexico in 2008 compared to the previous year. The most affected sectors were ovine, with a 13.9% decrease, pig meat, with a 3% decrease while beef production increased by 1.65%.

Swine Transition Seminar Set for Pork Producers Facing Economic Difficulties

14-Jul-2009
Continuing poor economic conditions are taking a toll on pork producers, and many are looking for information as they face difficult choices in their operations. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension swine field specialist Dave Stender and ISU Extension farm management specialist Tom Olsen are coordinating a Swine Transition Seminar to help provide information, assistance and resources to producers.

Thailand - Thai government sets price for pork

14-Jul-2009
Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade (DIT) at the Commerce Ministry has revealed a new formula to calculate pork prices locally after mounting complaints from consumers on high prices. Under the new method, wholesale pork price is set at a farm-gate price plus 10% while the retail price is the wholesale rate plus 7%.