Russia may re-open the border for Ukrainian pork

African swine fever paralyzed pork exports from some Ukrainian regions that severe blow to domestic producers and exporters.

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Ukrainian veterinary service failed to restore order and localized foci of infection. Now , when steps are taken to prevent the spread of the disease, pork exports to Russia may be renewed , according to information-analytical portal inpress.ua / .

Ukraine introduces a number of measures to restore the export of pork from areas neighboring Luhansk , Kharkiv and Donetsk . Pork was banned by the discovery in early January in Luhansk African swine fever virus . This broadcast channel " CMB " said Dmitry Claus - Deputy Director of the State Veterinary and Phyto- Sanitary Service of Ukraine.

According to the official , the head of the State Veterinary Service of Ukraine , visited Moscow for this purpose . There he met with representatives of the relevant services of Russia , gave them materials on the implementation of measures in Ukraine for localization of the disease , as well as security Ukrainian meat products. According to him, the Russian side is studying materials .

« They sent us a list of questions that we have prepared answers. After receiving the responses , they will analyze our actions. There is an agreement that will come with RF inspectors who will appreciate on-site execution of Compliance measures and then they will decide on the possibility of granting permission for the export of products of animal origin from Ukraine to Russia from other areas, except Lugansk " - he said .

Frost recalled that in January in Luhansk recorded three cases of animal disease African swine fever virus , two of which - in the wild, writes « Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine » .

« reason pathogen penetration into the territory of Ukraine was the migration of wild animals. Influence it is almost impossible. Although measures were taken to prevent the migration of wild boars , "- he said.

official recalled that the African swine fever virus has been found on the border with Ukraine territories Russia in 2007-2008 year, but this time - until the 2012-2014 period - our services managed to avoid getting a virus on Ukrainian territory.

He added that there is a solution at the government level on the depopulation of wild pigs in the Lugansk and Donetsk region . As reported Inpress.ua, in Ukraine continue to struggle with African swine sviney.Tak , this disease , which recently found in the Luhansk region , poses a threat not only to livestock but also export potential . In particular, if the infection will spread , some countries may abandon domestic grain and feed.

Recall State Veterinary Service continues to struggle with the causative agent of African swine fever in Luhansk . Thus, the situation in the area around the clock monitor. In an interview with " Channel 5 " Minister of Agricultural Policy and Food Mykola Prysyazhnyuk .

Meanwhile, Chairman of the State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine Volodymyr Gorzheev four signed certificate for the supply of breeding cattle, bull semen and feed manufacturers from Germany to Ukraine. This is reported in the press service of the State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine . Not far behind

support domestic livestock and the Ukrainian government . In December, the Cabinet of Ministers proposes the Verkhovna Rada to allocate 900 million USD to support the livestock industry in 2014. This is stated in the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2014 ", registered in the Parliament on December 18 under the number 3000 .

A Cabinet asked the Parliament to reduce the rate of export duties on cattle (cattle) and sheep up to 5% from the current 25 %.

Thus, the development of animal husbandry in Ukraine effectively supported by government programs . Which allows to increase the production of milk and meat products, make it profitable , and Ukrainians - please proposals for domestic farmers .

At the same time in Ukraine as soon as possible should be a law on livestock identification . This underscores the head of the Association "Union of Poultry Breeders of Ukraine " Alexander Bakumenko . This will ensure the quality of meat products consumed by Ukrainians.

Today , using state programs support domestic farmers were able to increase the number of cattle and increase milk production . This was announced by Director of Department of Animal Husbandry of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Andrew Getya .