Honourable David Emerson Nominated to Board of Directors
Subject to shareholder approval of the nomination, the Board intends to appoint Mr. Emerson as Chairman, replacing Purdy Crawford who will retire from the Board following the annual meeting.
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AASV Annual Meeting Well-Attended
The meeting drew 1004 total attendees including 558 paid registrants and a record 164 students.
European Union: dicopper chloride trihydroxide as feed additive for all animal species
EFSA concluded that, under the proposed conditions of use, dicopper chloride trihydroxide may be considered as an effective source of copper for all animal species.
México: post 2012 Mexican pork production forecast
The Post 2012 Mexican pork production forecast is 1.215 million metric tons (MMT), carcass weight equivalent (CWE), higher than the USDA forecast.
USA: establishment of the reporting regulation for wholesale pork
The objective of this rule is to improve the price and supply reporting services of AMS in order to encourage competition in the marketplace for wholesale pork products by increasing the amount of information available to participants.
USA: USTR General Counsel explains appeal of COOL to WTO
This appeal is to help make sure consumers are provided with accurate and relevant information regarding the origin of beef and pork products.
USA: Judge rules FDA must act to protect Americans from overuse of antibiotics in livestock
The judge’s decision requires the FDA to withdraw existing approvals for the growth promoting use in animal agriculture of two antibiotics – penicillin and tetracyclines.
Ukraine: pork production in 2012 is expected to grow
The industry will be building stocks in response to cheap feeds and attractive pork prices.
Central African Republic: African swine fever
The first deaths were reported on 28 February 2012 by farming groups rearing pigs.
Canada: Government supports safe handling of farm animals
This investment will help the AFAC develop a certification program that will lead to training for livestock and poultry transporters throughout Canada.
Canada and Japan to initiate FTA talks
Japan exports mostly cars, machinery and other industrial products to Canada, while Canada mainly sells Japan natural resources and farm products, such as soybeans and pork.
Expanding the footprint of U.S. red meat in Russia
American beef and pork took center stage across western Russia this month with high-profile participation in an international culinary competition.
New director for CRC for high integrity Australian Pork
New Zealand pork producer Chris Trengrove has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork, replacing Sam McIvor as the Board representative of Essential Participant, New Zealand Pork.
Maple Leaf Foods supports free trade negotiations between Canada and Japan
Maple Leaf Foods is pleased to announce its support for the negotiations between Canada's federal government and the Government of Japan towards achieving a free trade agreement that could significantly benefit Canada's agri-food sector.
European Union: compund feed production estimates for 2011
The compound feed production in the EU-271 in 2011 may have reached a level of 150 mio. t, i.e. 1% below the figure for 2010.
Mexico: Jalisco exports pork to Korea
This week the first shipment of pork from the state of Jalisco will be exported to Korea.