The EU increases its pork exports to China by 50%.
Overall European pork exports in the first nine months of this year have increased by more than 16%, while exports to China have increased by 55%.
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ASF: Denmark completes construction of fence at border with Germany
The fence should reduce the risk of African swine fever reaching Denmark.
USDA's feral swine eradication and control pilot program
$75 million to fund projects to eradicate and control feral swine in highest risk areas of the United States.
Cogeca elects new president, Ramón Armengol
The European agricooperatives organisation held its presidential election during which Ramon Armengol (Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España) was unanimously nominated to lead the farming organisation. Ramon Armengol will replace the outgoing Swedish President, Thomas Magnusson (LRF).
Belgium: non-compliance with the Nitrates Directive
The Commission calls on Belgium to protect its waters against nitrate pollution.
Extending the mandate of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare
The European Commission has adopted a Decision extending the mandate of the EU Platform on Animal Welfare until 30 June 2021.
Argentina: animal and plant health is of national interest
New regulations provide greater structure to Senasa, strengthening disease and pest control and eradication as well as food safety and quality.
United Kingdom: New National Pig Centre to deliver important industry research
The University of Leeds is opening its £11 million National Pig Centre, which it believes will make Yorkshire one of the best places in Europe for pig research.
International Fibre Summit spotlights ‘rising star’ of animal nutrition
Fibre the ‘treasure trove’ of potential. Improved gut microbiota for better performance, significant in the age of antibiotic-free diets.
Magapor and Guyue sign historic agreement to build the largest boar stud worldwide
The two companies will build a 1,000-head boar stud in China which will be the largest boar stud in the world.
Record-breaking hog prices in several countries
China's strong demand for pork, together with the international political situation, has pushed hog prices up in some countries.
Give rapid support to food producers penalised by Airbus ruling
The EU must act swiftly to help EU farmers unduly affected by newly imposed US tariffs worth €6.8 billion, says Parliament on Thursday.
Argentina exports value-added pork to China
Campo Austral is the first packing plant to send refrigerated hams and pork shoulders to China.
Argentina: New historic record for corn exports
Corn export reaches record 36,504,719 tons, according to Affidavits of Sales Abroad; 69.7% higher than the previous record for the 2016/17 cycle.
USA: NARMS reports antimicrobial resistance patterns in swine
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) monitors bacteria to determine if they are resistant to various antibiotics used in human and veterinary medicine.
Topigs Norsvin taste panel brings consumer preferences to breeding
Meat-eating quality is becoming more important. It is a differentiator for processors and retailers to set themselves apart in the market. The taste panel of Topigs Norsvin helps customers. It shows that Topigs Norsvin is committed to the final product: Tasty pork.