Japan authorizes the importation of Brazilian pig meat
After seven years of negotiations, Japan has finally authorized the importation of pig meat from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.
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European Union: decrease in the pig meat exports
The total pig meat exports during the first 3 months of 2013 have fallen by 7.9% with respect to the same period of year 2012.
KPA: The amazing pig
The KPA, working with the National Pork Board, created this video for kindergartner - 3rd grade students. The video showcases the Kansas pork industry and includes information about the industry's economic contribution to the state.
European Union: new record in agricultural trade surplus
In 2012, the EU hit a new record in agricultural trade surplus: €12.6 billion.
Canada: Government grows agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan
Minister Ritz defended the interests of Canadian pork and beef producers by reiterating Canada’s opposition to Russia’s ban on ractopamine.
Chile: important increase in pig meat importations
Pig meat importations registered an increase by 47% during the first three months of 2013.
Italy: Parma Ham, leader in cured meat exports
In 2012 Parma Ham exports recorded a growth of 10%. Parma Ham is the most sold Italian delicatessen product abroad.
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
The study is aimed at providing EU policymakers with an improved understanding of which of the options is most adequate for pig meat production when weighing the costs against the benefits.
Effects of reduced nocturnal temperature on pig performance and energy consumption in swine nursery rooms
Imposing a reduced nocturnal temperature regimen from 1900 to 0700 h is effective in reducing energy costs in the nursery.
Brazil: decrease in the pig meat exportations
Between January and April 2013 the Brazilian pig meat exports have decreased by 9%.
The cost of PRRS to pork producers
The total cost of productivity losses to US producers is estimated at US$664 million annually but productivity losses are shifting from the growing pig herd to the sow herd.
France: French farmers intercept lorries in order to control the pig meat origin
Last Monday night, in Mayenne and Côtes-d'Armor, refrigerated lorries were intercepted in order to control the origin of the transported meat.
Denmark: slaughtering pigs decreased
Pig slaughtering in Denmark fell below the 5m mark during the first quarter of 2013.
Italy: production of feed assigned to the swine sector
3.5 million tons were assigned to swine feeding.
Ukraine temporarily bans Belarus pork imports for suspicion of ASF
The Ukrainian veterinary service, because of suspected cases of African swine fever in Belarus, temporarily banned the importation of animals and their products to ascertain the circumstances.
Czech Republic: pork production down
In Q1 2013 the meat production amounted to 108 651 tonnes, i.e. by 2.8% less, year-on-year. Production of all main categories was lower, y-o-y: beef (−3.5%), pigmeat (−3.1%), and poultrymeat (−1.9%).