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The number of U.S. hog farms declined by more than 70 percent over the past two decades while hog production rose by more than 30 percent.

During the committee, punctual agreements were established in order to make progress in the importation of animals and genetic material of the swine and ovine species.

The price increase has been caused because pork suppliers are expecting prices to increase as the result of an outbreak of porcine epidemic diarrhea from October last year.

The farmers’ compensation scheme will be applied as of the date of introducing restrictions on the area of Poland designated by law.

Kalemba had earlier said that because of the ban some 5,000-6,000 tons of Polish pork products are not crossing the eastern border each day.

The EU Reference Laboratory for parasites has recommended clarifying the text of the Regulation in relation to the procedure of certain equivalent methods for Trichinella testing.

According to data published by the Swiss Food and Veterinary Safety Federal Office (OSAV), the virus detected on the pig farm in Lucerne belongs to the US-type.

For the other products (cereals, pork, beef, poultry and a handful of additional products) a partial liberalisation is achieved by the granting of duty-free tariff rate quotas (TRQs).

All swine entering the state, except those for immediate slaughter, must be accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection.

Pork exports exceeded $6 billion for the third consecutive year, but declined 5 percent in volume and 4 percent in value behind 2012’s record pace.

EFSA also concluded that palpation or incisions used in current post-mortem inspection should be omitted in pigs subjected to routine slaughter.

The fence will be constructed in the territory of the focus of the swine fever – Varcios, Gedimino and Kalesniku forests in Alytus and Varena districts.

The parties will discuss the possibility of resuming export of animal products to Russia.

The breeding sector last year had to import more than US$4 billion in corn, wheat and soybean feed to breed animals.

Minister Coveney said that the Act brings the areas of both animal health and welfare together under one legislative framework for the first time.

The time frame for starting deliveries will be determined after additional guarantees.