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            Spain - Cleaning up pig farms 
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            According to a study published in Preventative Veterinary Medicine, M. Simon-Grif&amp;#233; of the Universitat Aut&amp;#242;noma de Barcelona and co-authors there and at the University of Cordoba report that the pig farmers they surveyed take biosecurity measures based on two scenarios: in the presence and in the absence of a highly contagious disease.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170613/spain___cleaning_up_pig_farms_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - 12,000 chickens culled with bird flu
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            An outbreak of avian influenza has been reported on a poultry farm in northeastern Spain, veterinary authorities have confirmed.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280513/spain____chickens_culled_with_bird_flu.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Bird flu strikes
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            The World Organisation for Animal Health received an immediate notification (also a final report) on 20 May 2013. According to the report, the outbreak was first observed on 9 May 2013 and pre-confirmed on 14 May. The affected population comprises breeding hens.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270513/spain___bird_flu_strikes.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Drug company awards to their own bloody salesmen (researchers in their pockets)
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             A project on porcine circovirus by Dr Marina Sibila and Dr Segal&amp;#233;s was awarded at the 6th edition of the European PCV2 Research Award sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/spain___drug_company_awards_to_their_own_bloody_salesmen_researchers_in_their_pockets.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Bogus research just a scam to sell vaccines
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            One of the main obstacles for the development of new vaccines of greater efficacy against PRRSV is the limited understanding of the mechanisms involved in protection.


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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140513/spain___bogus_research_just_a_scam_to_sell_vaccines.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Live cattle exports
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            As the economic crisis in Spain deepens, this is having a direct knock on effect for the Spanish feed lot sector, with live cattle exports becomingly increasingly important, according to Cecilia Ruiz from Bord Bia Madrid.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/spain___live_cattle_exports.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Salmonella and pork production
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            Salmonella is one of the major foodborne pathogens worldwide. Pork products are among the main sources of Salmonella infection in humans, and several countries have established Salmonella surveillance and control programmes.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/spain___salmonella_and_pork_production.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Quality Meeting for Aviagen European Technical Team
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            The latest meeting of the Aviagen European Technical Team recently took place in Barcelona, Spain. The twice-annual meeting shares information from 38 countries and fifty million parent stock birds.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/spain___quality_meeting_for_aviagen_european_technical_team.aspx
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            newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk
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            Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Vaccines for African swine fever 
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            Why is African Swine Fever worrying pig production? One – the disease continues to cause problems in Russia, two – there is no vaccine. Yet, that is. Spanish researchers recently found that protective T-cells may change this.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/spain___vaccines_for_african_swine_fever_.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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            Spain - Bluetongue in cattle 
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            Ranchers in north C&amp;#225;ceres have been provided with vaccine packages worth a total of €750,000 from the Ministry of Agriculture as efforts to overcome Bluetongue virus are stepped up.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290413/spain___bluetongue_in_cattle_.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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            Spain - Dry curing meat 
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            Dry curing is a method used for centuries to preserve meat and now dry cured meat products, such as fermented sausages and dry-cured ham, are highly appreciated for their sensory characteristics.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290413/spain___dry_curing_meat_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Criminal drug companies pumping more drugs into pigs 
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            Spanish-based feed additives company Rubinum has criticised this week’s decision of the European Commission to suspend its product Toyocerin in EU.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080413/spain___criminal_drug_companies_pumping_more_drugs_into_pigs_.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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            Spain - Healthy Food From Spain
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            Sanus Food produce Organic Hams and sausages Iberian acorn from Huelva (Andaluc&amp;#237;a), and certificate, highquality. 
Organic Ham Pata Negra is considered a premium and exclusive product.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010413/spain___healthy_food_from_spain.aspx
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            newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk
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            Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Animal welfare meeting in July 
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            UFAW has issued a reminder about its International Animal Welfare Science Symposium at Universitat Aut&amp;#242;noma de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, on 4 and 5 July 2013. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/280313/spain___animal_welfare_meeting_in_july_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - No interest in sow stalls 
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            Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) claim they&apos;ve exposed Spanish farms still using sow stalls - despite an EU-wide partial ban on their use.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140313/spain___no_interest_in_sow_stalls_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Detecting bird flu 
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            An interdisciplinary study led by the National Research Council (CSIC) has described an electrochemical sensor able to quantify the potential infectivity of new strains of influenza viruses to a human or avian host. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110313/spain___detecting_bird_flu_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Sow stalls still order of the day
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            Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) claim they&apos;ve exposed Spanish farms still using sow stalls - despite an EU-wide partial ban on their use. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140313/spain___sow_stalls_still_order_of_the_day.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Another marketing scam 
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            Results from a study in Spain support the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. 


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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040313/spain___another_marketing_scam_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Common sense and quality beef 
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            Due to advances in cattle genotype study, food scientists could be able predetermined meat tenderness before slaughter.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270213/spain___common_sense_and_quality_beef_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - dealing with FMD 
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            Involving 50 veterinary and risk assessment experts the Ministry of Agriculture Food and the Environment have carried out an experiment in Toledo evaluating the preparation of veterinary services to respond to emergencies and train and coordinate staff.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180213/spain___dealing_with_fmd_.aspx
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            oie.com
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            Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Lifting the beef trade 
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            The beef sector is the third most important after pork and dairy. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010213/spain___lifting_the_beef_trade_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Bluetongue grossly over rated 
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            After inspection of the Campo de Gibraltar region found no trace of serotype 8 of the Bluetongue disease, the last area affected with the virus, a free status has been granted across the whole of the country.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230113/spain___bluetongue_grossly_over_rated_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Farm incomes 
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            Figures released by Minister of Agriculture, Food and the EnvironmentAverage farm income for 2012 has been shown to have slumped to the same level as seen in 1992. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040113/spain___farm_incomes_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Poultry carcass contamination
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            Chemical decontaminants could favour the emergence, selection and/or proliferation of antibiotic-resistant strains in microbial populations on poultry meat, according to Rosa Capita and colleagues at the Department of Food Hygiene and Food Technology at the University of Le&amp;#243;n in Spain. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020113/spain___poultry_carcass_contamination.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Help for Russia over swine fever 
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            The heads of the Veterinary Services of Russia has recently appealed to the Ministry of Agriculture of Spain with a request to share the experiences on how to best fight the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/311212/spain___help_for_russia_over_swine_fever_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Ham for the USA 
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            Currently Fermin, with 5J and Cooperativa Agroalimentaria del Valle de los Pedroches (Agrifood Cooperative Pedroches Valley; Covap) are the only three Spanish companies that export the ham to the US, reports Besana. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281212/spain___ham_for_the_usa_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Golden Pig Awards 
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            For the third time herds using ACMC stock have received major awards at Porc D’or (‘Golden pig’ awards) at a Spanish pig industry ceremony attended by over 600 people in Madrid.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/spain___golden_pig_awards_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Eating more poultey than beef 
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            Francisco Javier Miranda, professor at the University of Extremadura (UEX) said: &amp;quot;Traditional meat consumption is changing as a result of the country&apos;s economic crisis and the new structure of households.&amp;quot;

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141212/spain___eating_more_poultey_than_beef_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Animal welfare symposium 
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            The Symposium will be held at the Universitat Aut&amp;#242;noma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 4-5 July 2013. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061212/spain___animal_welfare_symposium_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Labelling ham 
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            The Spanish association of Iberian pig breeders (La Asociaci&amp;#243;n Espa&amp;#241;ola de Criadores de Ganado Porcino Selecto Ib&amp;#233;rico Puro y Tronco Ib&amp;#233;rico; AECERIBER) plans to conduct a comprehensive study of the labelling of hams and covered by the Quality Standard (RD 1469/2007) at the points of sale. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061212/spain___labelling_ham_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Meat consumption 
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            The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment has published the latest data from the Consumer Panel in households, which shows that during October 2011 to September 2012, the total expenditure on food in Spanish households has amounted to €67.559 million. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211112/spain___meat_consumption_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Animal welfare 
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            The UFAW International Animal Welfare Science Symposium aims to provide a forum for all those active or interested in animal welfare science and its application around the world. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/131112/spain___animal_welfare_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Changing from sow stalls 
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            The last day of October was the deadline for pig producers to present their plans to adapt to the new European standards for animal welfare, which comes into force on the 1 January, 2013. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/121112/spain___changing_from_sow_stalls_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Drop in meat sales 
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            Spaniards diminished their consumption of fresh food in 2011, for the second consecutive year, driven by sharp deterioration of economic conditions and rampant unemployment, which hit 24 per cent of Spanish work-force, according to a new market report from Euromonitor. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141112/spain___drop_in_meat_sales_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Food logistics in the next decades and the ”Global Compromise Chart” in logistics
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            Recently started 21st century will be a challenging period with an effective globalization, a growing influence of internet, social media, and an accelerated climate change. All of it call producers and receivers, governments and forward thinkers all over the world for a synchronized action.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/191012/spain___food_logistics_in_the_next_decades_and_the_global_compromise_chart_in_logistics.aspx
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            newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk
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            Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Animal welfare fiasco
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            The UFAW International Animal Welfare Science Symposium will be held in Barcelona in July 2013; the organisers have put out a first call for abstracts.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/021012/spain___animal_welfare_fiasco.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - The pork market 
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            Hog prices in Europe have raised to historical records this summer, and continue to climb, according to Javier Santamartina, Genesus Rep for Spain, Portugal and Italy.

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240912/spain___the_pork_market_.aspx
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            Pig World
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            Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Any good butcher can tell you this without stupid research
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            IRTA: Can the emotional state affect the pork meat quality?
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040912/spain___any_good_butcher_can_tell_you_this_without_stupid_research.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Any good butcher can tell you this about pork 
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            Scientists based at University of Zaragoza, Spain, have published an article on the influence of dietary fat’s influence on pork eating quality.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170912/spain___any_good_butcher_can_tell_you_this_about_pork_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Chicken retailers under fire 
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            Retailers sell chicken products for twice the price they buy the product in for, according to a new report by the COAG (Coordinator of Farmers Organisations) and consumer organisations UCE (Consumers Union of Spain) and CEACCU (Spanish Confederation of Housewives, Consumers and Users. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170912/spain___chicken_retailers_under_fire_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Decline in poultry production 
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            According to statistics of livestock production provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment, there was a decline in June 2012 in birds slaughtered, compared with the same month last year.
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/spain___decline_in_poultry_production_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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            Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Poultry research 
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            Spanish researchers have published a study on the effect on pre-incubation conditions on S. aureus in cooked chicken breast. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120912/spain___poultry_research_.aspx
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            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Rats leave the sinking ship
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            After working six years as a senior executive for a multinational payroll-processing company in Barcelona, Spain, Mr. Vildosola is cutting his professional and financial ties with his troubled homeland. 

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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120912/spain___rats_leave_the_sinking_ship.aspx
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          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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            Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Contented animals mean tender meat 
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            A new project led by researchers from IRTA, the Department of Agriculture of the Catalan government, aims to study how the pig&apos;s emotional state affects their meat quality, both on the farm and in the slaughterhouse. 
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300812/spain___contented_animals_mean_tender_meat_.aspx
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            5mpublishing
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          <pubDate>
            Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Cobb $5 million poultry investment  
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            New hatchery in €5 million Cobb Espa&amp;#241;ola expansion
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            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170812/spain___cobb__million_poultry_investment__.aspx
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          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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          <pubDate>
            Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Livestock problems 
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            The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) has called on the Ministry of Agriculture to hold an immediate meeting and come up with urgent measures to help Spanish livestock producers. 
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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090812/spain___livestock_problems_.aspx
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          <author>
            5mpublishing
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          <pubDate>
            Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Big drop in breeding herd predicted 
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            A boss at one of Spain&apos;s biggest pig businesses believes only 55 percent of Spanish breeders will convert to loose-housing. 


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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260712/spain___big_drop_in_breeding_herd_predicted_.aspx
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          <author>
            Pig World
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          <pubDate>
            Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Pig carcass grading 
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          <description>
            The European Commission (EC) has amended Decision 2009/11/EC, authorising two new methods for grading pig carcases for smaller abattoirs in Spain.
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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240712/spain___pig_carcass_grading_.aspx
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          <author>
            5mpublishing
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          <pubDate>
            Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - Pig industry problems 
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            Pig production company Cinco Jotas (5J) walked two pure Iberian pigs through the center of Seville to draw attention to the industry&apos;s problems.
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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270712/spain___pig_industry_problems_.aspx
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          <author>
            Argentine Beef Packers S.A.
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          <pubDate>
            Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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            Spain - EasyFresh Newsletter
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          <description>
            Download the latest EasyFresh newsletter
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          <link>
            http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030712/spain___easyfresh_newsletter.aspx
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            newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk
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          <pubDate>
            Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT
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