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Evaluating the effect of higher protein and lysine and lower fat and fiber dietary contents on pork quality

High protein and lysine and low fat and fiber diets for growing-finishing pigs may promote higher valuable carcass and meat than commercial pig feeds.

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USA: April pork exports below 2018 levels

Pork exports totaled 216,757 mt in April, down 6% from a year ago, valued at $535.2 million (down 8%). January-April exports were also 6% below last year’s pace in volume (817,025 mt) and were down 12% in value to just over $2 billion.

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Strong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive

There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.

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Main pork products exporters (Source: GTA).

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European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019

Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.

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Philippines: Meat importers warned to take precautions from ASF

Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol urged meat importers to observe control and regulation in sourcing out canned meat from countries that not affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). The Secretary also encouraged the group to buy from the local hog raisers.

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Important increase in pork imports in China

The latest data published by the General Administration of Customs of China show an important increase in pork imports in China.

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Panama could restrict pork imports

Panama notified the WTO its decision to start an enquiry concerning safeguards regarding certain fresh, refrigerated or frozen pork cuts.

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Escalated trade tensions disrupt China's pork imports from U.S.

The escalating trade conflicts have consequentially disrupted China's pork imports from the United States, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

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Mexico lifts retaliatory tariffs on US pork

The United States has reached a deal to remove steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Canada and Mexico lifted tariffs on a slew of U.S. goods, including pork and beef.

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Russian pork exports to grow

The positive dynamics of exports has been observed since 2012, while last year alone it grew by 18%.

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USA: pork exports below last year’s

First quarter exports were 6% below last year’s pace in volume (600,268 mt) and down 14% in value ($1.47 billion). First quarter exports accounted for 24.4% of total pork production (down from 26.6%) and 21.3% for muscle cuts (down from 23%).

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Veterinary drug residues: compliance remains high

The percentage of samples that exceeded maximum levels was 0.35% for the year 2017.

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Brazil increases pork exports by more than 44%

During April 2019, the Brazilian pork exports increased by 44.3% with respect to April 2018.

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ASF in China: Winners and losers from pig-killing disease

The arrival and rapid spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China, home to half the world pig herd, will have a noticeable effect on world markets both for meat and animal feed.

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FAO Meat Price Index: price quotations of pig meat rose

International price quotations of pig meat rose sharply due to a surge in import demand in Asia, primarily in China, caused by the African Swine Fever.

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Korean hog sector forecasts

According to USDA, the Korean hog sector is expanding, overcoming a summer heatwave that forced the pig crop below expectations. Nevertheless, the larger herd size will drive slaughter and pork production numbers higher with an expected decline in pork prices.