Korea: changes to its 2012 tariff-rate quota for pork
A zero-duty tariff-rate quota for 70,000 MT of fresh and frozen pork bellies and pork for processing is opened from January 1- March 31.
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Russia confirms new outbreak of African swine fever
Since the first outbreak was confirmed in September 2009, a total of 173 recorded outbreaks have been reported.
Taiwan: ban on Kinmen pork may be lifted in two weeks
If no new FMD cases are reported in the next two weeks, the bureau will lift the ban.
Taiwan confirms two new outbreaks of FMD
This is the first occurrence of FMD serotype O South-East Asia (SEA) topotype.
Italy: swine vesicular disease
Five outbreaks have been confirmed so far in Campobasso Province (Molise region).
Russia: three new outbreaks of African swine fever
Russian veterinary authorities have reported 3 new outbreaks of African swine fever.
Botswana: importation of pig products from South Africa halted
The government has halted the importation of pigs and their products as well as pig feeds from South Africa as the Mpumalanga Province in that country has been hit with ASF.
Romania: Commission approves the export of pork through the channelled system
The Commission allows dispatch to other Member States of fresh pork and prepared meat products from pigs reared in Romania provided that the channeled system is running.
South Africa: nine outbreaks of African swine fever
The new outbreaks ara located in Victor Khanye, Mpumalanga (7 outbreaks) and Lesedi, Gauteng (2 outbreaks).
Russia lifts last restriction on pork import from Lithuania
The restriction was applied from June when classical swine fever virus was detected in pig farms.
Taiwan: new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
Some of the feeder pigs at a quarantine station, which were transported from Taiwan Island to Penghu Island, were found with vesicular lesions.
Paraguay: FMD situation
Stamping out of all susceptible animals was completed on 9 January 2012.
OIE: reduction of biological threats
Dr Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), presented the organisation’s priorities for 2012 in the fight against biological threats.
Tanzania: two outbreaks of African swine fever
There are 7480 susceptible animals, 389 cases and 389 deaths.
Belarus intensifies fight against African Swine Fever
Because of the rapid deterioration of the epizootic situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Russia, the Ministry of Agriculture and Foodstuffs of Belarus calls on regional authorities to take additional measures to prevent spreading of this disease on its territory, reported in the ministry.
Italy: epidemiological situation of African swine fever in Sardinia
According to the latest report by Italian veterinary authorities to the SCFCAH, from 06.12.2011 to 03.01.2012 four outbreaks of ASF in domestic swine and 1 in the wild boar occurred in the Province of Nuoro (high-risk zone).