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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Travellers Play Key Role in Livestock ProtectionCANADA - Recognising the increase in travel during the summer, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding travellers of the precautions they can take to protect Canada's animals, agricultural...
Friday, July 22, 2011
Strong Uptake of Biosecurity TrainingMANITOBA, CANADA - Approximately 150 Manitoba pork producers have completed the first step of a new national biosecurity training programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Strategies for Control of PRRSCANADA - The Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians is confident strategies developed through regional efforts aimed at controlling PRRS can be applied to the control of other disease that affect...
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
South Africa Reopens to Brazilian PorkSOUTH AFRICA - The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) has announced the reopening of the South African market to Brazilian pork.
Monday, July 04, 2011
Enrolment in Swine Biosecurity Training AdvisedCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board is encouraging Canadian pork producers to take part in its new National Swine Biosecurity Training programme, writes Bruce Cochrane.
Friday, July 01, 2011
CID Lines Launches New CleanerBELGIUM - Biorex is the new standard in cleaning, according to CID Lines.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Front Line Protection Against Swine DiseaseCANADA - The Canadian Swine Health Board says its new national swine biosecurity training programme will provide pork producers the tools they need to help protect their industry from new and emerging...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Launch of New Quarantine AgencySOUTH KOREA - In an effort to improve and help protect the country's health, South Korea is launching a new unified quarantine agency to handle farm and fisheries products.
Pork Consumers Don't Want Biosecurity RelaxedNEW ZEALAND - A survey commissed by the Pork Industry Board shows four out of five consumers believe biosecurity controls on imported pork should not be relaxed.
Monday, June 13, 2011
NI Improves Biosecurity Measures at PortsNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Northern Irish Department of Agriculture has launched a new initiative to improve disease prevention measures at local ports.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Kiwis Concerned About Controls on Imported PorkNEW ZEALAND - Kiwi consumers say they are concerned with biosecurity controls on imported pork after MAF relaxed border restrictions this year.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Inspections in Voronezh and Volgograd OblastsRUSSIA - The Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Voronezh and Volgograd Oblasts have carried out 66 inspections this year. The inspections were carried out at the plants where pigs are reared and slaughtered...
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Czechs to Test German Beef, Pork Imports for E.coliCZECH REPUBLIC - The Czech Republic has started testing beef and pork imports from Germany following an E.coli outbreak that so far has killed at least 22 people in Europe, a state veterinary...
Monday, June 06, 2011
Cooperation to Address Common ChallengesUS & CANADA - The vice-chair of Manitoba Pork Council suggests collaborative efforts aimed at addressing common challenges are key to helping strengthen relations between the Canadian and US pork industries,...
Friday, June 03, 2011
Pork from Russia's Central Fed District BannedUKRAINE - Ukraine's State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service has imposed a ban on the imports of pigs and pork from the regions of Russia's Central Federal District.
One Ton of Tainted Pork Seized in BulacanPHILIPPINES - At least a ton of tainted pork was intercepted while it was being brought to the local market in Bulacan province's Marilao town on Thursday night.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Technology Brings Biosecurity Experts Face-to-FaceAUSTRALIA - Responding to outbreaks of deadly animal-borne diseases promises to be quicker and easier with new technology allowing disease experts to work in real-time with chief veterinary officers across...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
MAF to Defend Health Standards for Pork ImportsNEW ZEALAND - The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will be defending in court its decision to allow the importation of fresh uncooked pork from Canada, the EU, Mexico and the USA.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
No Raw Meat to Enter Australia Without QuarantineAUSTRALIA - The Australian pork industry believes it's the real target of an international push to export raw pig meat to New Zealand.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Australia’s Senators Anxious about PRRSAUSTRALIA - Coalition Senator Bill Heffernan, Independent Senator Nick Xenophon, Australian Greens Senator Christine Milne, and former pig farmer and Nationals Senator John Williams, have called for an...
Authorities Ban Transport of Pigs and Pork from Pegu MYANMAR - Because of the blue ear pig virus, also known as porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), authorities have banned transporting pigs and pork from Pegu Region, according to the Rangoon...
New Rules to Check Pork and Illegal AbattoirsMALAYSIA - New regulations will be implemented to stop pig farmers from sending livestock to illegal abattoirs, resulting in low quality pork, said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Chua...
Monday, May 23, 2011
UK Abattoirs Pledge to Clean Up TransportationUK - Abattoirs have pledged to introduce a clear line of communication to ensure that lorry washing facilities are adequate for effective biosecurity.
Friday, May 20, 2011
ABC of Pig Health and PerformanceUK - Tackling sub-clinical disease in pig herds is essential for profitable, sustainable production and requires attention to detail.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Pig Farmers Take Action Over Raw Pork ImportsNEW ZEALAND - Pig farmers are fighting an 11th-hour battle against new Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) import health standards.
Probe on Pork from Dead Pigs for Processed FoodsMALAYSIA - The Health Ministry is investigating media reports that meat from dead pigs were used to make processed food, said Food Safety and Quality Division senior director Noraini Datuk Mohd Othman...
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Memo Signed on Quarantine to Boost TradeCHINA & NETHERLANDS - Inspection and quarantine authorities of China and the Netherlands signed a memorandum on Tuesday enabling both countries to check quarantine information for imports and exports between...
Monday, May 09, 2011
China Rolls Out Food Safety Campaigns CHINA - China's Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) said on Friday (6 May) that it has launched a series of campaigns to deter illegal activities in the food sector in the wake of several notorious food safety...
CID Lines Goes Practical!BELGIUM - The sales people, executives and technicians at CID LINES strive to always be perfectly informed of and maintain in touch with their various products and application forms.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Ceva Appoints New Swine ManagerUK - Ceva Animal Health has appointed a new swine manager for the UK. Richard Bull brings to the company extensive knowledge of all aspects of the UK pig industry.
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