Different sources and levels of dietary Zinc in growing-finishing pigs: performance and carcass characteristics
Independently of the nature of Zn source used, higher levels of added Zn seem to improve pig carcass characteristics.
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UK pork exports reached record levels
UK pork exports soared to record levels in May, thanks largely to increased volumes heading to China.
May 2019: EU agri-food exports continue at record pace
Looking at product categories, the increase in export values was driven in particular by pork meat (+156) and spirits and liqueurs (+151).
Mexico is eligible to sell pig offal to China
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) has in its schedule the opening in due course of new markets for the export of meat beef, pork and fowl products in Asian and American countries.
Brazil: spectacular increase in pork exports
Pork exports have grown by 81% in June. In terms of value, the increase is by 112% in comparison with the same period in 2018.
The effect of dietary coated cysteamine hydrochloride on meat quality in growing-finishing pigs
Dietary cysteamine hydrochloride supplementation in finishing pigs may promote the stability of pork color by reducing oxidation.
ASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports
China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.
Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever
Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.
EU exports of pork are expected to continue increasing in 2019
EU exports of pork, beef, olive oil and dairy products are expected to continue increasing in 2019. Pork exports are especially driven by Chinese demand, while production is expected to stabilise. These are among the main findings of the latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets.
Danish Genetics: increased genetic value with a new project on meat quality and slaughter information
The project is the first of its kind to combine the newest technology in the form of CT scans with slaughter information for three Danish pig breeds in Denmark in order to identify prospects for faster genetic development within the breeding goal on meat quality.
France: increase in pork imports and slight decrease in exports
In 2018, in France, the European pork imports grew by 2.5% in terms of volume, and the exports decreased slightly.
USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Among the list of products susceptible to increase tariffs are pork and pork products such as cured ham or sausages.
Russia extends ban on EU food imports
According to TASS, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree on extension of the food embargo until December 31, 2020.
EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
The European Union and Mercosur - a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement on Friday 28 June.
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
There was a significant increase in the value of with pork meat (growing by €134 million) in April 2019.
