date:May 24, 2013
witnessed commercial contract signings and helped to create more sales opportunities for the livestock industry delegation accompanying him. In Russia, Genesus secured an $8million contract for 6500 breeding swine. In Kazakhstan, Xports International sold Canadian purebred cattle valued at almost $3 million.
Minister Ritz defended the interests of Canadian pork and beef producers by reiterating Canadas opposition to Russias ban on ractopamine, a feed additive recognized by international regulat