COVID-19 webinar recordings available from the US National Pork Board
Weekly webinars and digital resources are available to pork producers and industry leaders to share information relevant to the hog sector regarding COVID-19.
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EU: Soaring maize, soya bean, and rapeseed imports
Ample global stocks, sizeable 2019/2020 harvest in the EU, and good prospects in the Americas for the next crop should allow a satisfactory supply of the market in the coming months.
Leman China Swine Conference and 2020 World Swine Industry Expo
Join 7,000 participants from 22 countries at the 2020 at the Leman China Swine Conference and World Swine Industry Expo.
EU Short-term outlook for pig meat markets - Spring 2020
Despite high prices, pigmeat production growth will be limited by environmental restrictions and remaining ASF risk. Due to Covid-19, live animal transport could be restricted.
USDA to purchase $100 million of pork and meat to support farmers and relieve hunger
This effort is part of a $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NewsUS: COVID-19 will cost billions for Iowa's pork, corn, and soybean sectors
Iowa produces about one third of US pork. This study reports the economic impact that the COVID-19 epidemic is expected to have on different agricultural sectors.
Campaign highlights cooking at home with pork in light of COVID-19
As consumers are cooking at home during the COVID-19 crisis, the campaign #GrillOnWithPork is launched to encourage pork consumption.
China: pork market prices decline for 7 consecutive weeks
First quarter statistics show pork prices continue to drop as the China restocks its pig herd. The breeding sow census is up almost 10%.
ILRI’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
A deepening engagement with the press and policymakers. ILRI shares its expertise on zoonotic diseases like COVID-19.
JBS USA closes pork production plant indefinitely due to COVID-19
The plant employs 2,000 people and slaughters 20,000 hogs per day.
VACDIVA team collaborates in the fight against COVID19
VACDIVA thanks their partners, who despite their focus on ASF are working with the authorities in their respective countries to control COVID-19.
ASF Germany: Saxony intensifies prevention measures
Free State of Saxony is strengthening its prevention measures against ASF by implementing new regulations which entered into force on April 16, 2020.
EU: Escalating ASF outbreaks
In just 3 months, 4,476 outbreaks of ASF in wild boar have been reported to the ADNS, over half of the total number of outbreaks in 2019.
CPF launches stringent measures to prevent COVID-19
Charoen Pokphand Foods has implemented stronger health and safety measures throughout its supply chain to ensure highest standard of food safety for consumers.
Russia: Grain sold from state intervention fund to stabilize price
More than half of the volume put up for auction on the first day (200 thousand tons) was sold.
Brazil: Contracts extended for 269 Federal Inspectorate meat veterinarians
These veterinary professionals work in the ante and post mortem inspection lines in slaughterhouses.