1012 breeding swines from U.S. lands in Changsha

Over one thousand breeding swines from Chicago arrives at Huanghua International Airport in Changsha City on June 18,in Changsha on a Boeing 747 charter flight.

　　The types of these imported breeding swines are Duroc, Landrace and Large White.

　　Rednet(Changsha): Over one thousand breeding swines from Chicago arrived at Huanghua International Airport in Changsha City on June 18,in Changsha on a Boeing 747 charter flight. The special "passengers" are 1012 swines imported by China Animal Husbandry (Group) Corporation, directly from the United States.

　　The first time of directly importing swines from the United States to Changsha was held in 2012. It was a success flight for importing over 1000 swines. Direct charter flights can reduce the cost of the introduction of farming enterprises, it is good for animal health and safety for long-distance transport.

　　Wang Xinwu, deputy director of Hunan Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, introduced that direct import of swines in Changsha is expected to normalize the quality of pigs, to promote the establishment of long-term mechanism breeding work, to boost international logistics business and airport economy in Changsha.

　　Original link: 1012头美国种猪乘坐包机飞抵长沙 机场保障迅速有力