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            Russia - Novosibirsk Region invests in the modernization of the livestock farming segment
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            The international trade fair AgroExpoSiberia is the ideal platform to enter the Siberian market
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/russia___novosibirsk_region_invests_in_the_modernization_of_the_livestock_farming_segment.aspx
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            Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - 4,500 breeding cattle imported 
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            Recent leaps forward in cattle farming are largely thanks to a government policy initiative called Development of Beef Cattle. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010513/russia____breeding_cattle_imported_.aspx
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            Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Arla expand operations 
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            After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla has purchased the last 25 pct. of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/russia___arla_expand_operations_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - The worlds largest meat importer 
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            Economic growth across the CIS region is likely to pick up in 2013, according to the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/russia___the_worlds_largest_meat_importer_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Complicating the simple execise of cattle breeding 
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            Livestock breeders face government changes to breeding rules hoped to improve relations between stock-men and regulate Russian pedigree breeding.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/russia___complicating_the_simple_execise_of_cattle_breeding_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - The home of farm animal disease 
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            Damaging diseases such as Anthrax are being successfully monitored and managed by Regional Veterinary Authorities, the government has announced.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/russia___the_home_of_farm_animal_disease_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Shooting vets may be more productive than shooting wild boars 
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            The large-scale shooting of wild boars has begun in the central part of Russia. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/russia___shooting_vets_may_be_more_productive_than_shooting_wild_boars_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - New pig complex being built 
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            The Siberian Agrarian Group will construct a large pig farm with the feed mill in the Nizhnetavdinskoye area of the Tumen region , central Siberia, said the company.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/070513/russia___new_pig_complex_being_built_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Russia has US meat industry by the short and curlies
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            Last year was the best ever for U.S. beef exports to Russia ($307 million), and a very strong year for U.S. pork exports ($282 million). 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/russia___russia_has_us_meat_industry_by_the_short_and_curlies.aspx
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            drovers.com
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            Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - The US meat industry need to learn a little humility 
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            Thad Lively, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) senior president for trade access, recently returned from Russia, where he attended the World Food Moscow food exhibition and met with trade officials and meat industry leaders to discuss the current business climate for U.S. pork and beef.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/russia___the_us_meat_industry_need_to_learn_a_little_humility_.aspx
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            drovers.com
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            Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Concerns over retail pork prices 
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            Russian Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev, was not pleased about retail pork prices being high despite the country&apos;s membership to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and instructed the government to consider ways of changing this situation, said the Russian government.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010513/russia___concerns_over_retail_pork_prices_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Ban on meat from Spain 
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            A Russian ban on Spanish chilled meats went into effect on March 29, while the import of all animal products was tightened on April 18.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030513/russia___ban_on_meat_from_spain_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - McDonalds to open 150 new stores 
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            The fast food sector in Russia is set for further growth, with McDonald’s planning to open a further 150 stores in the country over the next three years, according to the company’s president for Russia and Eastern Europe, Meat and Livestock Australia reports. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150413/russia___mcdonalds_to_open__new_stores_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Vet kills 25 pigs 
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            About 25 pigs were recently found dead on the pig farm Berkut in the Republic of Udmurtia central Russia. According to preliminary experts it could be due to Classical Swine Fever.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250413/russia___vet_kills__pigs_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Poultry processing giant expands operations 
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            According to operational results in the first quarter of 2013, Russian pork and feed producer Miratorg announced that it is currently implementing a number of project in the area of poultry growing that will allow it to significantly boost the production of poultry meat.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/russia___poultry_processing_giant_expands_operations_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - 16% rise in turkey production 
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            Eurodon, one of Russia&apos;s largest producers and processors of turkey meat, produced 39,600 tonnes of turkey meat in live weight last year, a 16% increase on the previous year.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/russia____rise_in_turkey_production_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Long term import ban on US turkey meat 
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            The recently entered ban on US turkey meat imports on concerns about the use of ractopamine will be long term, Russian officials claim.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/russia___long_term_import_ban_on_us_turkey_meat_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - The largest turkey farm in the country 
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            Russian Company Cameo-Alpha has announced the implementation of the largest turkey production facility in the region of Novgorod and one of the largest in Russia.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/russia___the_largest_turkey_farm_in_the_country_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Big poultry plans at meat giant 
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            According to operational results in the first quarter of 2013, Russian pork and feed producer Miratorg announced that it is currently implementing a number of project in the area of poultry growing that will allow it to significantly boost the production of poultry meat.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180413/russia___big_poultry_plans_at_meat_giant_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Pork giant looks good on paper
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            According to operational results in the first quarter of 2013, Russian pork producer and feed agricultural holding Miratorg continues to show an increase in production volume.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160413/russia___pork_giant_looks_good_on_paper.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Canadian and Mexican meat will be banned from this week
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            Russia plans to ban meat imports from most Canadian and Mexican suppliers starting Monday (April 8) over concerns about the use of the feed additive ractopamine, a spokesman for Russia&apos;s veterinary and phytosanitary service (VPSS) said Friday.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160413/russia___canadian_and_mexican_meat_will_be_banned_from_this_week.aspx
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            Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Halal meat and pork 
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            According to the chief of Russia&apos;s Mufti Council’s International Center for Halal Standardization and Certification, halal products from Tsaritsyno meat processing plant in Moscow will be examined in laboratories in Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following recent reports of detection of pig DNA in them.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110413/russia___halal_meat_and_pork_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Concerns over high pork prices 
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            The Moscow Times reports that since Russia&apos;s membership into the WTO last August, wholesale pork prices have gone down 30 per cent, which has paved the way for an increase in cheaper imports.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190413/russia___concerns_over_high_pork_prices_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Vaccinating pigs to death 
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            About 25 pigs were recently found dead on the pig farm Berkut in the Republic of Udmurtia central Russia. According to preliminary experts it could be due to Classical Swine Fever.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/190413/russia___vaccinating_pigs_to_death_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Cherkizovo Group and  the acquisition of the Dankov meat processing plant
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            Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s largest integrated and diversified meat producer, has announced that is has finalised the acquisition of the Dankov meat processing plant for 38.5 million rubles.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240413/russia___cherkizovo_group_and__the_acquisition_of_the_dankov_meat_processing_plant.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - New man at Topigs
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            Topigs has announced the appointment of Alexandr Ievlev DVM as general manager of Topigs CIS in Russia with effect from 5 April 2013.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180413/russia___new_man_at_topigs.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - No more meat from Canada,Mexico and the USA 
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            Russia is reportedly preparing to widen its ban on beef imports, with meat suppliers from Canada and Mexico likely to bear the brunt of further bans. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180413/russia___no_more_meat_from_canadamexico_and_the_usa_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Pork giant travelling well
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            According to operational results in the first quarter of 2013, Russian pork producer and feed agricultural holding Miratorg continues to show an increase in production volume. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180413/russia___pork_giant_travelling_well.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Conflicting stories from pork giant 
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            Russia&apos;s Veterinary and Phyto-Sanitary Surveillance Service (Rosselhoznadzor) last week (March, 22) reported suspected outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Cherkizovo units, while the meat producer said independent tests had come back clean.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020413/russia___conflictin_stories_from_pork_giant_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Gratifying their own inadequacy with more meat bans 
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            The Russian Service of Agricultural Inspection and Livestock (SIAG) announced on Tuesday that it will reduce frozen meat imports from Spain, if the country fails to meet veterinary requirements by April 12.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110413/russia___gratifying_their_own_inadequacy_with_more_meat_bans_.aspx
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            meatingplace
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            Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Playing politics with meat bans 
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            Russia has approved imports of poultry from two processing plants in Brazil, in a concrete first step towards lifting a ban on meat from three southern Brazilian states, Brazil&apos;s agriculture ministry recently.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090413/russia___playing_politics_with_meat_bans_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Plenty of grain this year 
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            Russia’s biggest grain growing and exporting region will have sufficient moisture this month to support spring sowing even with below-average precipitation forecast, according to the Federal Hydrometeorological Center.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090413/russia___plenty_of_grain_this_year_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - US$350 million poultry investment 
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            The Russian Agricultural Bank has agreed to loan US$350 million to Poultry Akashevskaya to expand its facility in the Mari El Republic.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250313/russia___us_million_poultry_investment_.aspx
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            meatingplace
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            Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Talking organic 
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            In the past few years, city-dwelling Russians have developed a strong interest in healthier and organic food, according to Emily Balsamo from the Moscow Office of Bord Bia – Irish Food Board. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080413/russia___talking_organic_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - FMD confirmed 
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            The Russian veterinary authorities have reported three new outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in Zabaykalsky Krai, affecting goat/sheep, pig and cattle populations.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120413/russia___fmd_confirmed_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - New strain of FMD 
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            In the village of Molodezhny, in Priargunsky district a new type of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) has been discovered.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120413/russia___new_strain_of_fmd_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Canadian and Mexican meat will be banned from this week 
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             Canadian and Mexican meat will be banned from this week 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090413/russia___canadian_and_mexican_meat_will_be_banned_from_this_week_.aspx
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            reuters
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            Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Farming ingnorance and lack of education spreads swine fever
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            African Swine Fever outbreaks in 2012 have been the worst yet in Russia, with over half a million pigs having fallen victim to the disease and subsequently culled. It is hard to pinpoint causes, but lack of biosecurity knowledge appears to be part of the problem.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100413/russia___farming_ingnorance_and_lack_of_education_spreads_swine_fever.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Swine fever out of control 
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            Samples taken from six domestic pigs which died at a private pig farm in Ramonova village, Alagir area and from a pig from a farm in the Nart Ardon area showed positive results for African Swine Fever (ASF), reported Julia Starchenko, head of the press service of the Ministry of Emergency of Russia Department for North Ossetia.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100413/russia___swine_fever_out_of_control_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Pork found in Halal meat 
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            Pig DNA has been found in sausages produced at a halal meat processing plant in Moscow, testing results revealed.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090413/russia___pork_found_in_halal_meat_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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          <pubDate>
            Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Beef production up 
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            Russia&apos;s production of beef, pork and poultry was up in February, compared with year-earlier levels, the Bloomberg news service reports, quoting data released by the Russian statistical agency Rosstat.

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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010413/russia___beef_production_up_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Clean bill for pork giant 
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            Russia&apos;s Veterinary and Phyto-Sanitary Surveillance Service (VPSS) Rosselkhoznador, has officially confirmed that no African swine fever (ASF) could be found at any Cherkizovo pork facilities in the Penza and Tambov regions. 

          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010413/russia___clean_bill_for_pork_giant_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - US must clean up meat industry or sell it elsewhere 
          </title>
          <description>
            Russia has said to the US that it can only restart exports of meat, including pork, to the Russian federation if it supplies additional information about laboratory controls to confirm that ractopamine is not used in production.

          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270313/russia___us_must_clean_up_meat_industry_or_sell_it_elsewhere_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Turkey production 
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          <description>
            “Turkey production in Russia boomed in 2012”, stated Vladimir Fisinin, President of the Russian Union of Poultry Farmers speaking at a recent conference.
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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010413/russia___turkey_production_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - All clear for pork giant 
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          <description>
            Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s largest meat company, reports that Russia&apos;s Veterinary and Phyto-Sanitary Surveillance Service (VPSS) officially confirmed that no African Swine Fever (ASF) could be found at any Cherkizovo pork facilities in the Penza and Tambov regions. 
          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040413/russia___all_clear_for_pork_giant_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - FMD crisis to join ASF 
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          <description>
            The Russian veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Zabaykalsky Krai, affecting cattle, sheep/goats and swine populations.
          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020413/russia___fmd_crisis_to_join_asf_.aspx
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          <author>
            oie.com
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Russia - Trying to pass the buck on FMD 
          </title>
          <description>
            The Russian veterinary authorities believe that an outbreak of foot and mouth disease that occurred in Transbaikal came from neighbouring China.
          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020413/russia___trying_to_pass_the_buck_on_fmd_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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          <title>
            Russia - A look at pork investment 
          </title>
          <description>
            The challenges being experienced by the Russian pig meat sector are likely to accelerate the consolidation of a fragmented pork industry, according to a report by the credit ratings company Moody&apos;s, writes Chris Harris.

          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260313/russia___a_look_at_pork_investment_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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          <title>
            Russia - Farmers to primatve to keep pigs in clean conditions 
          </title>
          <description>
            A new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been recently discovered among wild boars on the hunting territory of Sholokhovskoe in the Tver region, according to a report by the Russian veterinary watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor.
          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180313/russia___farmers_to_primatve_to_keep_pigs_in_clean_conditions_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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          <title>
            Russia - FMD now joins ASF on dirty Russian farms 
          </title>
          <description>
            The Russian veterinary authorities have reported an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Zabaykalsky Krai, affecting cattle, sheep/goats and swine populations.
          </description>
          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260313/russia___fmd_now_joins_asf_on_dirty_russian_farms_.aspx
          </link>
          <author>
            oie.com
          </author>
          <pubDate>
            Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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