Argentina has resumed imports of pork from Brazil
The Ambassador of Argentina in Brazil, Luis Maria Kreckler, announced the end to the embargo on pork imports from Brazil to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Mendes Ribeiro Filho.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health expands manufacturing capacities for pig vaccines
With the completion of a series of major investments at the US site in St. Joseph, Missouri, the company will further enhance its position in the development and supply of vaccines against the most important diseases of pigs.
Economic analysis of outbreaks of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nine sow herds
The economic loss varied between €59 and €379 for one sow per 18-week period outbreak.
European Union continues the upward trend in pork exports
European pork exports follow last year’s trend with an increase of 9.1% during the first quarter.
Danish Veterinary Service imposed temporary restrictions on breeding pig exportation to Russia
On the Belarus border three breeding pig consignments destined for exportation from Denmark to the Tambov Oblast had been detained due to death of 37 animals.
USA: moderate increases in pork and poultry production expected in 2013
Commercial pork production is expected to be 23.8 billion pounds.
USA: first-quarter pork exports up sharply
First quarter U.S. pork exports were 1.4 billion pounds, 15.8 percent ahead of last year.
USA: pork exports post strong first quarter growth
U.S. pork exports finished the first quarter 8 percent higher in volume (598,058 metric tons) and 20 percent higher in value ($1.66 billion) than last year’s record pace.
USA: USDA predicts record corn harvest
Corn production for 2012/13 is projected at a record 14.8 billion bushels, up 2.4 billion from 2011/12.
Description of the Chilean pig sector
The annual pig meat production is 500,000 tons, and the amount assigned to exportation reaches a 40% of the total. The geographical characteristics of Chile provide it with unique conditions that have allowed the eradication of diseases such as PRRS.
Spain: pork ranks second in the Food and Beverage exports sector.
Among the products most exported, wine takes the lead, followed by pork and olive oil.
Possible effects of Russian WTO entry on agricultural trade and production
In the intermediate term, it is possible to expect the competitiveness of Brazilian pork and raw sugar supply to further strengthen.
FAO: Global meat output is set to expand by nearly 2 percent
Driven exclusively by gains in poultry and pigmeat production, global meat output is set to expand by nearly 2 percent to 302 million tonnes in 2012.
New Zealand: Court upholds decision to issue pork import health standards
MPI welcomed a judgement by the High Court validating the decision-making process MPI followed when developing import requirements for pork from countries where the disease PRRS is present.
Canada: hog inventories up 1,8%
Canadian hog producers had 12.0 million hogs on their farms as of April 1, up 1.8% from the same date in 2011.
United Kingdom: Total Income from Farming 2011
The value of total livestock output rose by £1,355 million (12%) to £12,573 million, due mainly to increases in the value of output for cattle and sheep produced for meat, and milk.