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Pork producers are being reminded to review their use of feed/water tetracycline-class antibiotics (tetracycline, oxytetracycline or chlortetracycline) to make sure their use meets standards set by some export markets for U.S. Pork.

Following a request from the European Commission (DG Health and Consumer Protection), the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW) was requested for an opinion on porcine brucellosis (Brucella suis).

The European Commission has granted clearance under the EU Merger Regulation to the proposed merger between Perdigão S.A. and Sadia S.A., both of Brazil. Both companies process and supply food products The operation was examined under the simplified merger review procedure.

Temporary restrictions shall be imposed on import of products from the following plants listed in the Attachment to the letter on 8 July 2009, since banned and harmful substances were detected in animal products produced in the USA, Brazil, Germany and Spain. In case consignments shipped from the mentioned German or Spanish plants before 8 July 2009 and shiploads from the mentioned US and Brazilian plants loaded before 8 July 2009 arrive in the Russian Federation, decision to license their import shall be made in accordance with the routine procedure and with the following obligatory laboratory control.

During 2008, the number of pigs slaughtered in slaughterhouses increased by 17.1% compared to 2007, while pig meat production increased by 13.6%. (Original in Romanian. Read Google translation here).

The Governments of Canada and Manitoba are partnering to invest $39 million to drive innovation for farm families in Manitoba.

Rosselkhoznadzor has banned imports of live hogs, not heat treated pork and pork products from Chile and Argentina to the Russian Federation. The Agency was forced to make the decision in a view of deterioration of epidemic situation with H1N1 flu there.

Scottish pig producers will soon be able to offer their pork to consumers with a seal of approval from animal welfare leaders, thanks to a historic deal. QMS claimed the scheme was the first of its kind to gain independent approval from an animal welfare charity and said the project would add no extra cost to industry.

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD officially launched the new FETAC Level 6 course on pig production which was developed by Teagasc, in consultation with industry representatives, to meet the needs of those working in the pig sector.

U.S. inventory of all hogs and pigs on June 1, 2009 was 66.1 million head. This was down 2 percent from June 1, 2008 but up 1 percent from March 1, 2009.

The quantity of total meat consumed per person has not changed significantly over time. While the consumption of beef and lamb has declined, the consumption of poultry and pig meat has continued to increase, reflecting changes in relative prices and also changing tastes and preferences.

Based on the results of the statistical survey on livestock and animal production in 2008, carried out by the National Institute of Statistics, In 2008, as compared to 2007, the weight of animals for slaughtering and consumption decreased for all the species.

Denmark’s pork exports to third countries have been hit by the global economic downturn, the stronger euro, and the weaker dollar. In the first quarter of this year they were down 20 percent compared with the same period last year.

The PRRS outbreak in backyard farms has spread to 20 towns in Pampanga and Bulacan provinces, two of the leading pig production areas in the Philippines. In Pampanga, some 3,138 pigs were confirmed with the infection and 760 have died. The outbreak has already crossed borders and reached the five towns in neighbouring Bulacan province.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that will allow farmers, ranchers and forestland owners to fully participate in a market-based carbon offset program, earning income for activities they undertake to address global climate change.