Epizootic situation of serious animal diseases in the world from September 17 to 24, 2021
Between 17 and 24 September 2021, 245 outbreaks of particularly serious animal diseases were reported to the OIE in 19 countries worldwide.
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EU pig meat export value increases in first half of 2021
Pig meat was among the EU agrifood products that saw good performance in export value to China.
Roal Dutch Jaarbeurs|VNU Group appoints Heiko M. Stutzinger as COO
New chief operating officer will succeed Peter van der Veer
US invests $500 million to prevent ASF
USDA will take action to prevent the spread of African swine fever.
Belgian pig industry will remain recognized as a sector in crisis
The government recognizes the Belgian pig industry as a sector in crisis until April of next year.
Russia: ASF reported on large finishing farm
Russa's leading pork producer, Miratorg, announces an ASF outbreak on a 24,000-head finishing farm.
What is happening with EU pork exports to China?
Month by month, EU pork exports to China are decreasing, with the cumulative total as of July already below 2020 levels.
United States hog inventory down
The U.S. hog inventory is down from September 2020 but up slightly from June of this year.
US eliminates voluntary trichinae certification program
To reduce confusion with trading partners over the trichinae-free status of U.S. pork products, the program will be eliminated in October.
EU: Changes in official controls on products of animal origin
The regulations clarify some aspects of the practical arrangements for post-mortem inspection.
China lowers target for sow inventory in effort to stabilize prices
China has lowered its sow herd inventory target in an effort to control supply and stabilize prices.
Launch of an annual EU organic day
The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission signed a joint declaration establishing from now on each 23 September as EU organic day.
France: Porc Grand Ouest recognized as first association of pig producer organizations
The signing of the decree was a moment highly anticipated by the whole swine industry after three years of work.
Ceva receives positive opinion from EMA for Circovac® + Hyogen® Ready to Mix: DUO™ swine vaccines
The combination of products gives protection against PCV2 and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae until 26 weeks of age.
The Dominican Republic now conducts its own ASF tests
The Central Veterinary Laboratory (LAVECEN) is now fully equipped to test for ASF virus.
Recordings from USDA's African Swine Fever Action Week available
Action Week brought attention to the importance of ASF planning and prevention and highlighted the extensive work being done to keep the disease out of the United States.