COVID-19: AFIA calls on states to keep animal food businesses open
The American Feed Industry Association called on the US government to include feed manufacturing facilities on the lists of “essential businesses” in emergency plans.
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NPPC renews call for labor solutions, essential for pork production continuity
The US National Pork Producers Council calls on the government to prevent a labor crisis in light of the suspension of visa processing in Mexico.
COVID-19: AASV recommendations for swine veterinarians and clients
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians recommends measures for protecting people and farms from the coronavirus COVID-19.
Covid-19 EU: Border management measures to ensure the availability of goods
Member States should preserve the free circulation of all goods. They should guarantee the supply chain of perishable food products and livestock.
COVID-19: Europe's food supply chain assures food security is primary objective
Europe’s food supply chain will work closely together to ensure everybody in Europe continues to have access to safe, quality and affordable food and drink products during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Current ASF situation in Belgium
Since September 13, 2018, almost 5,000 wild boar have been tested in the Walloon Region, of which 832 were found ASF positive.
Spain publishes Directorate General for Animal Rights
The Directorate General for Animal Rights will aim to promote policies for the protection of animals and their alignment with European legislation.
COVID-19: Grains, feed partners call on the EU to avoid disruption of food and feed
EU grains, oilseeds and feed value chain partners call on the Commission to take urgent steps to avoid disruption of food and feed supply in Europe amidst COVID-19 outbreaks and restrictions.
OIE: Covid-19 and veterinary activities designated as essential
OIE and WVA highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.
Spanish pork exports to the Philippines increase
The Philippines strengthens its position as a destination for Spanish agri-food exports, as pork exports increase.
CE extends CAP fund application deadline due to COVID-19
The European Commission announced that the deadline for submitting applications for aid under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been extended to June 15.
China supports private enterprises in pork production
China has issued a circular on supporting private enterprises to engage in pork production and develop related industries to ensure market supply.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures for your farm
Have you made a contingency plan for your farm?
Pirbright shows new Nipah vaccines create ‘impressive’ immune response
Two new potential vaccines against Nipah virus developed by the University of Parma generate a strong immune response in pigs, and could be the key to preventing this deadly, zoonotic disease.
Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents
The autors review the literature about the persistence of human and veterinary coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces as well as inactivation strategies with biocidal agents.
COVID-19: Commission launches European team of scientific experts
The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.