European Union - Removal of pork from private storage
The EU Commission informs of the quantities of pork removed each month from the stocks under the private storage scheme.
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Brazil – Decrease in exportation of pork
Between the months of January and May Brazil exported 214.101 tons of pork and invoices a total of 583,13 million dollars. These values represent a decrease of 3,88% in volume and a 7,20% increase in income.
Russia - Outbreak of african swine fever in the Tver Oblast
ASFV genetic material was detected in the samples of pathological material taken from a pig in the backyard in the Danilovskoe village, the Kalininsky Rayon, the Tver Oblast by the FGI “Tver Interoblast Veterinary Laboratory”.
Hans Olijslagers CTO Pigture Group
Hans Olijslagers has been appointed as the new Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Pigture Group. He will assume his responsibilities with effect from 1 September 2011.
USMEF: April pork, beef exports lower than March, but remain strong
U.S. pork and beef exports slowed slightly in April when compared to the all-time record highs of the previous month, but still performed well above last year’s pace. April pork exports reached 181,109 metric tons valued at $487.8 million – up 16 percent in volume and 22 percent in value over last year.
Zhongpin Inc. to Build New Pork Plant in Tangshan, Hebei Province
Zhongpin Inc., a leading meat and food processing company in the People's Republic of China, today announced that Zhongpin will further expand into north China by building a new production facility in Tangshan city, Hebei province, east of Beijing.
Thailand - Pork price reduced by 5 baht/kg
The Ministry of Commerce has announced to decrease the recommended retail pork price by 5 baht per kilogram, starting today onwards.
Canada – Canadian Swine health Board funding included in june 6 budget
The Canadian Swine Health Board (CSHB) is pleased that funding to continue its programming was included in the Federal Budget released earlier today. Funding hadbeen announced in the March 22nd Budget which did not pass because ofthe election call.
America to lift trade sanctions on range of European goods
Trade sanctions imposed by the US on a range of European goods are to be lifted as part of the settlement to a beef dispute that has raged for more than 15 years.
European Union - First trimester exportations of pork increase by 20%
Throughout the first trimester of this year UE27 pork exportations have increased by 27,9%, in comparison with the same period last year, reaching 728.356 tons.
New pig welfare at slaughter online training course available
Consumer demand is increasing the need for transparency across the pork supply chain. To help promote the importance of pig welfare at slaughter, RL Consulting has developed a new, online pig welfare training course.
Danisco - New product improves animal performance from mixed grain diets
Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB – a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and excellent performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
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Ukraine – Increase in swine census
According to the latest data on the swine census published by the Ukrainian Statistics Institute, as on April 1st, 2011, the census was at 8,000,600 animals.
Swine fever threatens 90,000 pigs in northern Malawi
The Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development under Mzuzu Agricultural Development Division says a suspected outbreak of African swine fever has occurred in Rumphi and Mzimba Districts putting at risk a total of 92,000 pigs.
Thailand - Unexpected increase in morbidity or mortality of a swine listed disease
An increase in the morbidity/mortality has been observed in the area of Amphur Ban-Ra-Kam (Phitsanulok province) and PRRS is suspected based on clinical signs.