OIE 81st General Session: Recognition of official animal health status
CSF added to the list of diseases for which Member Countries can apply for official recognition of their disease free status.
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Shuanghui and Smithfield Foods creating a leading global pork enterprise
Smithfield Foods, Inc. and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
European Union: decrease in the pig meat exports
The total pig meat exports during the first 3 months of 2013 have fallen by 7.9% with respect to the same period of year 2012.
Japan authorizes the importation of Brazilian pig meat
After seven years of negotiations, Japan has finally authorized the importation of pig meat from the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina.
Canada: Government grows agricultural trade partnerships with Russia and Kazakhstan
Minister Ritz defended the interests of Canadian pork and beef producers by reiterating Canada’s opposition to Russia’s ban on ractopamine.
European Union: new record in agricultural trade surplus
In 2012, the EU hit a new record in agricultural trade surplus: €12.6 billion.
Chile: important increase in pig meat importations
Pig meat importations registered an increase by 47% during the first three months of 2013.
United States: USDA issues final rule to amend labeling provisions
The final rule modifies the labeling provisions for muscle cut covered commodities to require the origin designations to include information about where each of the production steps.
Italy: Parma Ham, leader in cured meat exports
In 2012 Parma Ham exports recorded a growth of 10%. Parma Ham is the most sold Italian delicatessen product abroad.
European Union: Commission reviews pig meat inspection rules
The new rules are based on an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and introduce a more risk-based approach to pig meat inspection.
Taiwan: foot-and mouth disease sub-clinical infection in pigs
During the routine active FMD serological surveillance, NSP antibodies were detected on a pig farm.
Ireland: Animal Health & Welfare Bill
The Animal Health & Welfare Bill has now been passed by both houses of the Oireachtas.
Philippines: agri grows by 3.3% in 1st Qtr 2013
The hog industry grew by 0.36%, valued at P44.87B at current prices.
China: foot-and-mouth disease in pigs
The Chinese veterinary authorities have informed the WOAH of the presence of pigs affected by the foot-and-mouth disease.
United States: APHIS reopens comment period for Swine Brucellosis and Pseudorabies Proposed Action Plan
The concept paper describes the agency's current thinking about changes being considered for the pseudorabies and swine brucellosis programs.
European Union: study and economic analysis of the costs and benefits of ending surgical castration of pigs
The study is aimed at providing EU policymakers with an improved understanding of which of the options is most adequate for pig meat production when weighing the costs against the benefits.