Italy: new ASF eradication plan in Sardinia
The extraordinary action plan will count on the active collaboration of Dr. José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno, from the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET, Complutense University of Madrid).
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United States: corn, soybeans on track for record-high yield, production
Corn production is expected to reach 14.4 billion bushels this year, up 3 percent from 2013. Soybean production is forecast at 3.96 billion bushels this year, up 18 percent from 2013.
Portugal: data on the trade of pigs and pork products between January and September 2014
During the first nine months of 2014 the exports of pigs and pork products fell by 3.8%, whilst the imports rose by 7.6%.
United Kingdom: Total Income from Farming 2013 – 2nd estimate
The pig meat value rose by £143 million, to £1,282 million.
Brazil: the 'Suíno Light' opens up to new markets and producers
The EMBRAPA has just launched in the market the female genetic line MO25C, betting on a low-fat pork, and thus offering an added value for the producers.
Mexico: the SAGARPA increases the budget for the livestock sector
The SAGARPA will set aside more than 7,261 million pesos for this activity in 2015.
Spain: the foreign food and agriculture trade is one of the pillars of the economic recovery
Ms. Isabel García Tejerina presented the Annual Directory “Food Production in Spain in 2014”, produced by MERCASA with the data of 2013.
MRSA and Danish pig production
To limit the transmission of MRSA CC398 it is therefore crucial that everyone working on pig farms are aware of their responsibility in this regard.
Spain: increase in the food and beverages industry exports
Regarding the most exported products, pork products still lead the ranking, with sales exceeding €3,000 million.
United States: PIN Tag Deadline is January 1, 2015
As of Jan. 1, 2015, individual identification of breeding stock headed to harvest will transition from backtags to the use of official, USDA-approved eartags.
Denmark: increase of pig population
The total census on 1st October stood at 12.8 million head, which represents an increase of 4% over the same period last year.
Chile: start of PRRS monitoring of pig farms in Los Lagos
The aim of the SAG's task in this matter is to detect the presence of the disease in a timely manner.
Spain: the Spanish Animal Protection and Welfare Association (SEPROBA) has been set up
The goals are to study, promote, stimulate and spread the scientific and technical knowledge related to animal protection and welfare.
European Union: pork exports decrease by 7.3%
The data on the EU's pork exports during the first nine months of 2013 show a drop by 7.3% with respect to the same period in 2013.
European Union: MEPs call for moratorium on nano-foods and labelling of cloned meat
The draft legislation, approved by 57 votes to 4 with 2 abstentions, lays down clear deadlines and definitions for the entire process of placing a novel food on the market.
Chile: The government and the private sector set up the first food exportation board
The Public-Private Food Exporters' Board's aim is to promote and expand the presence of Chile in the world as an exporter of safe foods.