China - Swine and pork imports higher in 2011
Given moderate growth in domestic pork production and high domestic pork prices, China’s pork imports will continue rebounding strongly in 2011.
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Russia - FMD outbreak in the Zabaikalsky Krai
An outbreak of type O FMD was reported in Ust Imalko Settlement of the Ononsky Rayon of the Zabaikalsky Krai (18 kilometers from the Mongolian border) on 16 March. The settlement is located in the zone of vaccination against FMD established by the Russian Official Veterinary Services along the borders with China and Mongolia.
China plans compulsory animal vaccination
The Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Finance jointly filed a new regulation on animal vaccination for prevention of epidemic diseases in 2011.
Taiwan - Pigs infected with foot and mouth disease
Thirty pigs, which have been transported to a slaughterhouse for slaughter from a pig farm in Penghu Island, were found with vesicular lesions.
European Union - Salmonella in humans falls for fifth consecutive year, Campylobacteriosis remained the most reported zoonotic disease
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have published their annual report on zoonoses and food-borne outbreaks in the European Union for 2009.
Chile - Chinese and Indian markets open to Chilean pork
The Chilean Minister of Agriculture, José Antonio Galilea, announced on Monday the opening of the Chinese market to pork and prunes, and the opening of the Indian market to poultry and pork.
Russia - ASF outbreak in the Leningrad Oblast
On 16.03.2011 at 23:00 the Chief State Veterinary Inspector of the Lomonosovsky Rayon, the Leningrad Oblast, was informed by the representative of OOO "Detstvo" that 8 of 43 pigs in the holding died.
Bulgaria – New outbreak of FMD
143 cows tested positive for FMD are registered in a farm next to a village near the border with Turkey. It is a fenced farm in the forest where the animals are kept free, are most probably infected by wild animals. The farm is close to the village Kirovo, Sredets Municipality, announced from the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency.
United Kingdom – FAWC Opinion on mutilations and environmental enrichment in piglets and growing pigs
The Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) today launched its Opinion on mutilations and environmental enrichment in piglets and growing pigs. The Opinion advises Government about the impact on young pigs’ welfare of the various mutilations that they may be subject to during their lives. The procedures include tail docking, tooth clipping, identification and castration.
Merck and sanofi-aventis to maintain separate businesses in animal health
Merck and Sanofi-Aventis announced today the mutual termination of their agreement to form a new animal health joint venture by combining Merial, the animal health business of sanofi-aventis, with Intervet/Schering-Plough, Merck's animal health unit. As a result, each party will keep its current, separate animal health assets and businesses.
AgroFarm 2011 on course for growth International Exhibition for Animal Husbandry and Breeding
AgroFarm 2011 on course for growth International Exhibition for Animal Husbandry and Breeding from 12 to 14 April 2011 in Moscow – 220 exhibitors from 17 countries – Russian animal husbandry sector is evolving dynamically
Canada - Manitoba pork producers pledge commitment to sustainability
Manitoba Pork is proud to present a strong vision for long-term sustainability on behalf of the province’s pork producers. The plan, called Embracing a Sustainable Future, is to be shared with all Manitobans.
China’s pork production will continue modest growth
China’s pig crop production in 2011 is forecasts at nearly 668 million head, a half percent increase from estimated 665 million head in 2010. Given higher slaughter rate to total inventory, pork production in 2011 is forecast to rise nearly three percent to 52.5 MMT from an estimated 51 MMT in the previous year.
Smithfield Foods Facilities Recognized for Environmental and Workplace Safety Efforts by AMI Foundation
Smithfield Foods, Inc. said today that numerous of the company's facilities were recognized for their environmental and worker safety efforts during the American Meat Institute Foundation (AMIF) Annual Conference on Worker Safety, Human Resources and the Environment held March 9-10 in Kansas City, Missouri.
VIV Asia 2011 a resounding success; a third of exhibitors sign up for 2013
The international trade show for animal production and processing, VIV Asia 2011, has been a resounding success. The biennial event presents the entire Feed to Meat supply chain, offers plenty of opportunities for the supplier industry and plays a significant role in the continuing growth of intensive livestock farming in Asia’s emerging markets.
United Kingdom - MPs sign an Early Day Motion in support of the pig industry
MPs have now signed an Early Day Motion in support of the pig industry.