Panama: Livestock for BreedingFriday, November 4, 2011 Farmers are trying to improve herd genetics by crossing breeds from their own region with others from Europe. With the aim of improving the supply of meat for an increasingly demanding public, Panamanian farmers have focused on genetic improvement of livestock, achieving tangible results in terms of quality and production level. Trade: Costa Rica Acts Against PanamaFriday, January 15, 2021 As a result of the blockade to the entrance to the Panamanian market of products of animal origin coming from Costa Rica, on January 11 the Costa Rican government requested to the WTO the application of the mechanism of consultation with Panama. The trade conflict began in July 2020, when Panama informed the National Animal Health Service (SENASA), an agency of the Costa Rican Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), of the decision not to extend the export authorization to a list of Costa Rican establishments previously authorized and which have been trading in the Panamanian market for many years. Japan Relaxes Beef Import RulesMonday, November 26, 2012 In order to meet increased beef consumption, the maximum age for cattle whose meat can be exported to Japan will rise from 20 to 30 months. A panel of experts on animal health, organized by the Japanese Ministry of Health has approved an easing of restrictions imposed by Japan on imports of beef. According to the authorities the maximum age of slaughter of livestock for meat imports will increase from 20 months to 30 months, after considering that the cattle of that age poses no risk to human health. Beef Consumption in ChinaMonday, September 23, 2013 In the next ten years beef consumption in China could grow by 24%. A statement from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Panama: Cattle Imports Up 300%Friday, September 19, 2014 Climatic factors and issues related to pastures have forced ranchers to import in the first half of the year 1,753 head of cattle, which is 309% more than was imported in the same period in 2013. Climatic factors and issues related to pastures have forced ranchers to import in the first half of the year 1,753 head of cattle, which is 309% more than was imported in the same period in 2013. |
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