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Imports of processed pig products have grown from 15 per cent to 48 per cent of the market share in the last decade.

The outbreak is located at 45 km from the border between Russia and China.

The latest data published by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture on the number of pigs slaughtered during the past year shows an increase of 2.98% compared to 2010.

African Swine Fever has been detected on two farms in the Republic of Karelia. The place is located east of Nurmes, some 160 km from the Finnish border.

In 2011 fewer animals slaughtered than in the previous year (-5%).

Japanese quarantine officials will visit the Philippines to inspect and accredit meat processing plants for possible pork exports to Japan.

Fresh and chilled pork imports were 10 per cent higher than the previous year at 254,000 tonnes.

Ukraine introduced a temporary ban on import of dairy and meat products from Belarus, as well as the animals susceptible to African swine fever (ASF), products and raw materials from them.

Global exports of pork from the EU throughout 2011 were 18.8% higher than 2010, reaching 3,190,596 metric tons.

The decrease in the number of sows in the EU is 4.7 percent.

Co-organised by the European Commission and the Danish Presidency of the EU, this high-level conference aims to drive forward an integrated approach to animal welfare.

Per capita consumption of pork is 3kg in Beijing and Nanjing, and 4.27kg in Chengdu.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a Statement of Rights and Service for Producers, Consumers and Other Stakeholders and six guides to inspection.

EU production is expected to decline (-1%) due to poor profitability in past years and the need for investments.

Taiwanese veterinary authorities have reported two new outbreaks of foot and mouth disease.

National livestock production are made up of 47.2% poultry, 30.6% cattle and 20.1% pigs.