Czech farmers have reduced the use of antibiotics in pork by 27.8%
"For Czech pig farmers, there are strict conditions for breeding. Each animal must be under the veterinary supervision and the keeper must record all medications. In addition, it controls the conditions in which pigs live, whether they have enough space. Even with strict rules, they are able to produce quality meat without undesirable substances," said Agriculture Minister Marian Jure?ka.
According to the Czech Ministry of Agriculture, after years since the strict antibiotic policy was implemented, now the Czech Republic ranks among the EU countries with decreasing consumption in antibiotics. The overall consumption of antibiotics used in food-producing animals is steadily decreasing.
"The quality of domestic pig breeders is confirmed by the fact that no banned substance such as antibiotics, hormones or dioxins has yet been found in Czech pork meat, "said the president of the Association of Pig Breeders Josef Luka.
Since June 2016 there has been a slight increase in Czech pig meat production and exports. In 2015, the total pig meat production was 309.8 thousand tons, and it increased in the following year reaching 310.5 thousand tons. The annual export growth rate is 8.3%.
In 2017, the Czech authorities expect "stable market developments" and "continuing strong demand on the world market".
Year-on-year, exports grew by 8.3%. In 2017, stable market developments are expected, particularly in view of the continuing strong demand on the world market.
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