Swine news - Management

A summary of current state legislation addressing swine welfare in the United States and its implications.

Projects focus on enhancing prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten U.S. livestock.

The announcement was made by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) and the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima), after finalizing the sanitary certificate with the National Center for Animal Health of Cuba (Cenasa) guaranteeing the export of pork and pork products from Colombia to Cuba.

A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.

New, more stringent requirements will apply to record keeping, emergency procedures, exit point facilities, and approval of livestock vessels to transport animals.

Pig farmers will only be allowed to dock the tails of their pigs if they can provide documentation that they have problems with tail biting and are working to reduce the problem.

Nearly a third of pig herd welfare checks in 2021 triggered a sanction.

The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.

The objective of the revision should be to facilitate intra-Community trade and the export of live animals but not to prohibit or limit certain types of transport.

The final report and its recommendations will provide a baseline for the sector to meet sustainability challenges whilst ensuring food security.

The royal decree on animal health and protection standards during transport introduces improvements in livestock welfare conditions and requirements for professionals.

The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments presented by the NPPC challenging the constitutionality of California Proposition 12.

The Borchert Commission considers that it only makes sense to continue "if the federal government decides on a long-term animal welfare premium guaranteed by contract and financed by the state."

EFSA recommends more space, lower temperatures, and shorter distances.

Large slaughterhouses will have one year to adapt to the new regulations and small slaughterhouses will have two.

EFSA has published a scientific opinion on the welfare of pigs on farm, the first of several opinions on animal welfare to be delivered in the coming year in the context of the Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy.

Denmark starts the conversion of temporary confinement crates during farrowing and lactation of sows ahead of the EU.

The study provides a snapshot of the situation regarding animal welfare and use of antimicrobials throughout the EU.

Everyone involved in the care, moving, and handling of pigs on farm needs to complete the training by August 31, 2022, as part of Red Tractor standards.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany have submitted their proposal to the EU Commission for the redesignation of the country's highly nitrate-polluted regions.

The UK has set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for the swine industry.

On-farm animal welfare rules: MEPs call for clarity and uniform implementation.

MEPs call on EU countries to respect animal welfare during transport and to transition to transporting meat and not live animals.

Policy options were debated on animal welfare labelling, the phasing out of cages, transport, slaughter and on-farm welfare.