South Korea Lifts U.S. Poultry Ban
(WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 17, 2017) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the government of South Korea has lifted its ban on imports of U.S. poultry and poultry products, including fresh eggs. Korea had imposed the ban in response to a recent detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
On August 11, the United States notified the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that it is now free of HPAI. This notification removed any justification for U.S. trading partners to restrict imports of U.S. poultry due to HPAI concerns. Currently, Korea imposes a ban on all U.S. poultry in response to any HPAI detection, but USDA continues to work with Korean officials towards limiting any future import restrictions to the affected area, consistent with OIE guidelines.
“The United States has the strongest avian influenza surveillance program in the world and we were at once able to quickly identify, confine, and control this most recent disease outbreak. Our hope is that Korean officials will recognize that our system works and will move towards a regional approach in the event of any future findings of bird flu,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. “South Korea is one of our best trading partners, and we want to continue being their most dependable supplier of high-quality food and farm products. Korea’s lifting of its most recent ban is an important move for our poultry and egg industries, but it is still just the first step.”
In 2014, the last full year without any HPAI-related trade restrictions in place, South Korea purchased $122 million in U.S. poultry products, including eggs, making it the United States’ tenth-largest market. South Korea’s imports from all sources exceeded $350 million in 2016, but only $39 million came from the United States.
Korea has also announced a temporary measure that will allow U.S. eggs and egg products to enter the country duty free in the face of a shortage of domestic supplies. Earlier this year, USDA worked with Korea’s agriculture ministry to reopen the market for U.S. eggs and egg products, but imports were again restricted after the HPAI detection in Tennessee. Year-to-date exports through June have totaled $12 million, up nearly $10 million compared with the same period last year
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Park City, Utah – August 17, 2017 – Westgate Park City Resort & Spa has partnered with local medical center, Utah Stem Cells Clinic, to offer the latest in stem cell treatments at Serenity Spa by Westgate.
Among the procedures offered are stem cell joint regeneration, stem cell aesthetics and stem cell therapeutic treatments. All services include a free consultation to confirm if the patient is a good candidate for treatment.
Clients seeking these treatments can now visit the resort to receive their procedure and recover in the calm, stress-free environment of Park City. William Cimikoski, MD, Medical Director of Utah Stem Cells, says recovery is rapid and usually within a couple days, if any time at all.
“This is a natural partnership, as travelers now have one place they can go to rejuvenate physically and mentally,” said Dr. Cimikoski. “Guests can receive a treatment on a Friday and then relax and enjoy all the wonderful amenities of the resort throughout the rest of the weekend.”
Dr. Cimikoski is a Medical Toxicologist who specializes in Stem Cell Joint Regeneration, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Medical Aesthetics and Medical Weight Loss. He has seven years of Medical Residency and Fellowship specialty training and serves as an expert for HealthLine TV and ABC’s Good 4 Utah. He is the only physician in Utah that is Board Certified in Interventional Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine by the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM).
Among the clinic’s offerings is the Vampire Facial, which gained notoriety due to its unique techniques and popularity with celebrities. The treatment extracts platelet-rich plasma from the client’s blood, then uses that plasma to repair and rejuvenate the skin. The treatment reduces lines and wrinkles, tightens skin and evens skin tone, including scars, stretch marks and hyperpigmentation. Dr. Cimikoski is one of the few doctors in the U.S. certified to perform the procedure. He is also a certified provider of the Vampire Facelift and Vampire Breast Lift, both of which are non-surgical, no-downtime cosmetic procedures.
Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is conveniently located in Canyons Village at Park City Mountain with easy access to a variety of entertainment and dining options.
Serenity Spa by Westgate is consistently recognized as one of the top resort spas in Utah, earning the Forbes four-star spa designation as well as awards from Best of State and TripAdvisor.
For more information or book a visit to Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, visit www.westgateparkcity.com. For more information about Utah Stem Cell Therapy, visit www.utahstemcelltherapy.com.
About Westgate Park City Resort & Spa
One of Utah's premier mountain resorts, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa features a prime location at the base of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, spacious and attractive accommodations, and a variety of on-site amenities, including ski-in/ski-out access to Park City’s 7,300+ skiable acres, a free ski valet service, the signature Serenity Spa, an indoor/outdoor pool, Drafts Sports Bar & Grill and Edge Steakhouse, the two-time award winner for Best Restaurant in Utah in the Best of State awards. For more information about Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, visit www.westgateparkcity.com.
About Westgate Resorts
Founded in 1982 by David A. Siegel, Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the United States. Westgate features 28 themed destination resorts, with over 13,000 luxury villas in premier locations throughout the United States. Most Westgate Resorts locations feature a variety of unique restaurant, retail and spa concepts, including Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Westgate Smokehouse Grill, Edge Steakhouse, Westgate Marketplace & Deli and Serenity Spa. For more information about Resorts, visit www.westgateresorts.com.
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Press Release: San Juan County Commissioners Issue Statement Regarding Regarding Aaron Butler
San Juan County, UT– Yesterday, while on a mission in Afghanistan, Aaron Butler was killed by enemy forces.
Our hearts are broken. We are devastated. Our prayers and support are sent to the Butler family at this sad time.
We will remember Aaron as a man that gave his life so that we may continue to live in the land of the free. His selfless service will not go unremembered or unthanked because we will remember and show gratitude to his family.
We also send our prayers to the other members of Aaron's unit that were wounded during the mission and wish them a speedy recovery.
May we never take our freedoms for granted or let a day go by without showing gratitude to the men and women who fight for our country
