Korea's veterinary drug MRL situation
Korea will soon begin reviewing existing veterinary drug MRLs and hopes to finish this process by the end of 2014.
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Favorable ruling from the WTO for Mexico and Canada on United States labeling regulations
The World Trade Organization ruled that the law requiring labeling the origin of meat imposed by the United States (COOL) is an obstacle to international trade.
Philippine pig production up
Pig production in the Philippines posted gains of 1.64% in the first nine months of 2011.
Agreement between the EU and Norway on additional trade preferences for agricultural products
This agreement results from the EEA Agreement which provides for regular reviews of conditions of trade in agricultural products in view of progressive liberalisation.
Czech Republic: pork production 3% down
In the 3rd quarter of 2011, the number of pigs for slaughter went down by 3.4% to 728 016 heads.
Dietary lysine levels change processed product characteristics of immunologically castrated male pigs
No differences in further processed product characteristics among physically and immunologically castrated male pigs were found.
European Commission publishes the 2011 edition of the Pocketbook on Agriculture and fishery statistics
According to published data Germany, Spain and France are the largest producers of pig meat in the EU27.
Germany to review antibiotics use in farm animals
Germany is to review the use of antibiotics in farm animals and possibly introduce new rules restricting their use.
USMEF: China, Mexico help drive torrid red meat export pace
Led by a record-breaking month for pork exports to China and the continued rebound of beef exports to Mexico, 2011 remains on pace to set new annual records for the value of beef, pork and lamb exports,
EU: Commission approves a new method for Trichinella testing
n 2010 a new apparatus method for testing of Trichinella in domestic swine was validated by the EU Reference Laboratory for parasites in accordance with those guidelines.
Ukrainia: producers of meat and meat products are called to go through the quality control check
The representatives of the Ministry of Health, State Inspection of Ukraine on the protection of consumers, State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service and others are among the panel of experts.
European Union: increases continue for pork exports
According to data from the European Commission, pork exports during the first 8 months of 2011 have increased by 24% with respect to the same period in 2010.
Japan: total pork production in 2012 is projected up by two percent
Total pork production in 2012 is projected up by two percent to 1.28 million MT (or total slaughter of 16.6 million heads).
Malaysia: Ministry to pre-list European suppliers to ensure quality
Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said the ministry was working with countries in the European Union to locate pig farmers and slaughterhouses that export pork to Malaysia.
Denmark: increase in pork exports
Exports of fresh and frozen pork registered a 7% increase in the first semester of 2011, with respect to the same period last year.
Pig Keeping in Northeast India
As demand for pork skyrockets in India, traditional smallholder pig keepers in remote northeast regions of the country could benefit if provided with improved animal feeds, veterinary and other services, allowing them to enter the vibrant new markets.