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According to investigations, the carcass arrived on the banks of the Rhine River from the existing African swine fever restriction zone, therefore, no new restriction zones will be established.

The new Commission, approved by the European Parliament and chaired by Ursula von der Leyen, took office on December 1.

The contraction in production in China, coupled with marginal declines in Thailand and Canada, is expected to offset growth in other key producing regions.

The growth is principally driven by anticipated demand increases in the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Philippines.

Imports of pigs for slaughter increased by 2% between January and September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA), part of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, is celebrating 32 years at the helm of a critical mission: safeguarding the country's agricultural health and agri-food safety.

Argentina's National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) and Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) are promoting the use of electronic health certification in the international trade of livestock products.

The Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Rural Development with the World Organization for Animal Health organized the 4th International Workshop on African swine fever in Southeast Asian Countries.

African swine fever vaccination expands to areas with no active cases.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.

Tay Ninh province is implementing solutions to protect its pig herd of about from African swine fever at risk of entering through the border from Cambodia and neighboring provinces and cities.

Senasica raises awareness about the adverse effects of the misuse of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.

Pig exports increased in the first nine months of 2024, according to data published by the GPP, provided by INE as preliminary data.

According to official statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, local pork production has decreased by 15% since ASF was detected in the Dominican Republic. Considering import volumes during that period, the decline in production is likely to be even greater.

On November 21, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, amending Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 as regards the food safety criteria for Listeria monocytogenes.

The first National Summit on Artificial Intelligence for the Agricultural Sector will be held on December 4 and 5 in Bogota.

The “Animal Welfare Manual” for livestock species has been adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development through several resolutions.

Pig slaughter in the first nine months of 2024 was up 2.6% year-on-year.

African swine fever remains a significant challenge in the Dominican Republic. Despite initial emergency response efforts, the disease is now endemic, with outbreaks showing an upward trend in 2024 and continuing to consistently appear throughout the country.

From November 18 to 24, World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week is being celebrated, focusing on preventing the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

So far this year, pork production has been close to 1.5 million tons.

African swine fever has been detected in a wild boar in the district of Oberhavel in the state of Brandenburg for the first time.

Following the signing of the agreement, the union strike planned for December 4 and 5 has been called off.

The growth is driven by poultry and bovine demand. Pig meat output is expected to decline.