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OJSC Cherkizovo Group announces the acquisition of a set of agricultural assets in Central Russia. Acquired assets include a swine nucleus unit, grain storage facilities and an active land bank in one of the most fertile regions of Russia.

April exports of U.S. pork were up slightly in volume (183,618 metric tons) from a year ago and 4 percent higher in value ($509.2 million), keeping 2012 exports ahead of 2011’s record pace.

Preparations underway to file potential initial public offering of minority ownership stake in animal health business standalone company to be called ZoetisTM

Heinen noted that a 65 percent increase in red meat exports over the past five years is not only an excellent return on investment for the USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program funds provided through FAS to USMEF.