Colombia declares first zone free of Aujeszky's disease
Following negative ELISA test results in several departments, Colombia has declared them free of Aujeszky's disease.
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Hong Kong to receive first shipments of Colombian pork
Hong Kong joins the Ivory Coast in receiving its first shipment of pork from Colombia.
China to see bumper summer harvest
China will see a bumper harvest of grains this summer thanks to stable grain acreage and improved crop yields.
Ireland: Public consultation on EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products
The Regulation sets out rules for the sale, manufacture, import, export, supply, distribution, advertising, control and use of veterinary medicinal products.
Infographics on categorization of antimicrobials
This advice will be the basis of the future list of antimicrobials reserved for humans.
Estonia is working to achieve ASF-free status in wild boar
After being declared free of ASF in domestic pigs by the OIE, Estonia is now seeking the same status for wild boar, from the European Commission, which would allow for pig and pork trade again.
Modelling the global economic consequences of a major ASF outbreak in China
Simulations predict a decline in pig production, increase in pork prices, and a slight decrease in per capita calorie availability in China.
China strengthens tracking of hog transport to control animal disease
China will step up the regulation of hog transport to further contain the spread of African swine fever, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.
World total meat production is forecast to contract in 2020
World total meat production is forecast to fall by 1.7 percent in 2020. World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction.
EU: Despite challenges, pork and other agri-foods saw export growth in February
EU pork exports to China were exceptionally high in February. Export and import numbers for wheat, grains, and oil seeds.
US pork facilities are now operating at 95% following shutdowns due to COVID-19
United States meatpacking facilities are operating at more than 95% of capacity compared to 2019.
Colombia exports pork to the Ivory Coast for the first time
After the Angolan market opened last year, the Ivory Coast will now be the second African market to open its borders to Colombian pork.
France: pork trade surplus increases
In 2019, the trade surplus for livestock products was EUR 600 million, an increase of EUR 103 million, after several years of decline.
SHIC receives USDA grant to open ASF dialogue and research in Asia
The grant will allow US and Vietnamese officials to share veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent African swine fever from further spreading.
CPF to make its foods based on circular economy principle
Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC (CPF) set to increase ration of renewable energy and promote sustainability in its value chain in line with the UN's sustainable development goals.
DLG and 2LM organize the new Konekilleri exhibition in Finland
DLG and 2LM sign a cooperation agreement to organize the new annual livestock technology exhibition, Konekilleri, to benefit livestock farmers.