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TOPIGS imports top genetics into China

TOPIGS has successfully imported 1003 top breeding pigs to China. These animals originate from TOPIGS nucleus farms in Canada. The great grandparent pigs are the top of the TOPIGS breeding pyramid and have the highest SPF health status.

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Ukrainian Prime Minister supports idea of creating grain pool with Russia, Kazakhstan

Prime Minister Mykola Azarov suggested Kazakhstan returning to the idea of a tripartite Black Sea grain pool, involving Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Russia.

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Chile and Vietnam signed a Free Trade Agreement

Under this agreement 73% of Chilean exports will enter Vietnam duty-free, while the rest of the products will begin to benefit under two tranches in year 3 and year 15.

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S. Korea's imports of pork more than double in 2011

South Korea reported a more than two- fold growth in pork imports as of early November this year compared to the same period last year.

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Europe: an increase in pork exports during the first nine months

Exports of pork from the EU show a cumulate between January and September of 2,373,957 tons, an increase of 22%.

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South Korea ratifies FTA with United States

The National Assembly ratified the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement on Tuesday.

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Favorable ruling from the WTO for Mexico and Canada on United States labeling regulations

The World Trade Organization ruled that the law requiring labeling the origin of meat imposed by the United States (COOL) is an obstacle to international trade.

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Brazil expects Hong Kong to become main destination for pork exports

Between October and January of this year, Brazil exported 107,500 tons of pork to Hong Kong.

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Agreement between the EU and Norway on additional trade preferences for agricultural products

This agreement results from the EEA Agreement which provides for regular reviews of conditions of trade in agricultural products in view of progressive liberalisation.

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Nutreco has signed an agreement on the intended sale of Hendrix to ForFarmers

Nutreco and ForFarmers have signed an agreement on the intended sale of Hendrix to ForFarmers for a total consideration of EUR 92.5 million, resulting in a book profit at completion.

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United Kingdom: study on the economic and welfare impact of lameness in sows in England

Depending on the severity of the case, the estimated cost of an initial case of lameness could range from £19 to above £266.

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USMEF's branded products promotion program to begin new fiscal year

While brand names are of increasing importance to global consumers looking for quality and consistency, small companies often have an uphill battle promoting their brand names to international buyers.

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Russia expects WTO entry

Russia’s accession to the WTO cleared a major hurdle when the WTO Working Party on its accession approved, ad referendum on 10 November 2011.

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USMEF: China, Mexico help drive torrid red meat export pace

Led by a record-breaking month for pork exports to China and the continued rebound of beef exports to Mexico, 2011 remains on pace to set new annual records for the value of beef, pork and lamb exports,

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Russia to ban German pig imports from Nov 15

Russia will temporarily ban imports of live pigs from Germany over antibiotic levels in the animals, the head of the country's agriculture watchdog said Wednesday.

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European Union: increases continue for pork exports

According to data from the European Commission, pork exports during the first 8 months of 2011 have increased by 24% with respect to the same period in 2010.