New ASF cases in Ukraine
It seems that the virus is being transmitted by humans and means of transportation.
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JBS concludes Cargill Pork acquisition
The Company obtained the necessary regulatory approvals from the competent antitrust authorities, including the Department of Justice in the US, to conclude the transaction without restrictions.
Farmex scoops national pig award
Reading based pig-farm equipment control specialists, Farmex, has scooped a major industry award — the Allied Industry Group “Member of the Year”, against strong competition.
Chinese experts inspected Russian pork and beef processing plants
The mission of the Chinese delegation was aimed at evaluation of the current control system used to regulate animal product manufacturing and ensure disease freedom in the areas as well as at the inspection of the Russian plants interested in exportation of the their products in China.
Uruguay notified the presence of brucellosis
The veterinary authorities of Uruguay have notified the OIE the presence of Brucella suis in a pig farm with 663 susceptible animals of which 41 cases in Canelones (Canelones).
Avril and Tönnies to create a company to manufacture products made of 100% French meat
Avril and Tönnies, major actors in the European pig industry, are planning to combine their respective skills to develop a sector for 100% French pork products.
Tican and Tönnies are joining up
Tican has signed a framework agreement on the transfer of shares in Tican A/S with the German food company Tönnies.
MSD Animal Health Announces European Commission Approval of First Intradermal Vaccine against Porcine Circovirus Type 2
Swine Producers Can Now Protect Piglets against Three Major Swine Diseases with Needle-free Intradermal Device
China resumes the import of pork from several US plants
So far, 7 processing and cold-storage plants have been reauthorised.
IABA: new working group for sanitary and phytosanitary risk assessment
The American Board of Agriculture (IABA) approved the resolution for the creation of a working group with the aim of improving the capabilities of the continent in the assessment of SPS risks.
The Spanish pig census increases
According to the MAGRAMA's data, in May 2015 the total pig census in Spain was 26,983,205 heads: an increase by 6% with respect to May 2014.
The Brazilian pork exports increase
The year-to-date exports (January to September) sum up 393,400 tonnes: 6.2% more than during the first 9 months of 2014.
Rassegna Suinicola di Cremona – Italpig, 2015
The Rassegna Suinicola/Italpig has been held from October 28-31, 2015 in Cremona, Italy.
Investment in railway cold chains required to meet China’s demand for perishable food
The ‘New Silk Road’ - the Yu’Xin’Ou Railway, connecting Chongqing and Rotterdam by rail, provides an exciting new route to market for European exporters as it reduces transport times by over 30 days compared to shipping.
WHO put into context the report on the relationship of the consumption of processed meat with cancer
The latest IARC review does not ask people to stop eating processed meats but indicates that reducing consumption of these products can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.