The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly, supported by higher prices of bovine and pig meat.
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China simplifies the processes for importing Brazilian meat
The Chinese health authorities have approved a new format for the certification of official veterinarians authorised to sign International Health Certificates.
Consumption of pork in Ukraine in 2019
According to Association of Pig Producers of Ukraine, domestics analysts expect growing of pork and its products production, consumption and import in 2019.
European pork exports have trebled in the last 20 years
Between 1998 and 2018, the European exports have gone from 1,238,138 tonnes to 3,927,308 tonnes.
Meat quality of pigs fed with low or high amylose/amylopectin ratio
A low amylose/amylopectin ratio may promote meat quality traits by inducing lower drip loss and firmness in pork.
Stability in the European pork exports
Exports were similar to those in 2017, with a rise by only 0.3%.
Main pork producers in the EU in 2018
In the first 11 months of 2018, Germany was the main pork producer, followed by Spain and France.
Evaluating dietary Vitamin B2 by-product in growing-finishing pigs
Vitamin B2 by-products may be a cost-effective substitute for partially replacing corn and soybean meal in growing-finishing pigs.
USA: Eliminating unnecessary requirements for hog carcass cleaning
Removal of this unnecessary provision will enable official establishments to adopt more efficient, effective procedures.
Philippines hog inventory and production
Inventory of swine in backyard farms grew. Similarly, stocks in commercial farms expanded.
EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force
The agreement will allow duty-free trade in processed pork and almost duty-free trade for fresh meat.
Effect of short-term over-dosing finisher pig’s dietary Met on pork quality
Dietary levels above requirements of Met in finisher pigs may improve pork quality without affecting performance parameters.
EU: the upward trend in pork exports goes on
Pork exports between January and October 2018 grew by 1.8% with respect to 2017.
China 2018 pork production down
The total output of pork was 54.04 million tons, down by 0.9 percent.
FAO Meat Price Index down on an annual basis
The FAO Meat Price Index posted an a 0.8 percent increase during the month, led by a recovery in pigmeat prices, which were supported by strong global import demand, especially from Brazil. The index was down 2.2 percent on an annual basis.
First shipments of USDA-purchased pork delivered to food assistance programs for needy
The Trump administration announced the second phase of the market facilitation part of its assistance program for America’s farmers suffering from ongoing trade disputes.