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Russia - Over 12,000 pigs culled due to swine fever

10-Nov-2008
Veterinarians in Southern Russia have culled every pig in the four districts of Stavropol Territory hit by an outbreak of the African swine fever virus.Veterinarians in Southern Russia have culled every pig in the four districts of Stavropol Territory hit by an outbreak of the African swine fever virus.

USA - Californians vote against gestation crates

07-Nov-2008
Californians voted on Nov. 4 to prohibit the use of gestation crates, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2015. Requiring that pregnant pigs, laying hens and calves raised for veal be kept in enclosures large enough that they can turn around and fully extend their limbs.

Russia - Situation in Animal Breeding Sector

05-Nov-2008
The Minister explained that the growth was generally provided thanks to poultry and pork production sector output increase (16.5% and 8% respectively). Thereat he pointed out “there are problems in beef production sector, thus starting from the next year a special program on meat cattle development for which additional funds will be subsidized will be worked out”.