Forecasts for Mexican pork production
Based on increasing consumer demand, stable feed prices and the modernization efforts of the Mexican industry, USDA forecasts an increase in pork production in 2019.
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LIVISTO in VIV Asia
LIVISTO was present in the biggest edition of VIV Asia ever, which is the 16th occasion that this trade show for animal husbandry has taken place.
MAGAPOR in VIV Asia 2019
For three days the team could display their last technical advances in the field of Swine Artificial Insemination, in which Magapor is specialist.
Semen Cardona presents an exclusive app for its customers at FIGAN
Semen Cardona continues to innovate with the aim of helping and improving the relationship with its customers.
Japan’s meat imports set another record volume in 2018
The 2017 full-year import figure already broke the 2 million metric ton barrier for the first time since records began in 1988, in 2018 this figure was exceeded.
New UK Government import system for animal and animal products
The Government has launched a new ‘no deal’ notification system for businesses that import live animals from outside the EU.
Activists trespass farms
The entry of the activists without permission, breaching the biosecurity measures, entails a health hazard for the animals.
International assistance for Viet Nam’s ASF response
The FAO, in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), conducted an emergency response mission from 11 – 15 March 2019 in Viet Nam to enhance the country’s ability to respond to and prevent further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
ASF reappears in Moldova
After several months without the confirmation of new cases, ASF has reappeared in Moldova.
China: ASF affects all aspects of the swine and pork industry
According to USDA, by the end of 2019, China's total swine inventory will be down and pork production will decrease.
USA: One million pounds of smuggled pork from China seized at NJ port
The seizure was in an effort to battle the spread of African swine fever, a contagious, deadly virus which has killed more than a million pigs in China.
UK: Update on veterinary medicine supply in a no deal EU Exit
Further details of the preparations underway to minimise disruption of the supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal EU Exit.
AASV Names 2019 Meritorious Service Award Recipient
Dr. David Madsen was named the 2019 recipient of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Meritorious Service Award during the association’s 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the AASV.
Colombia: plan for the reduction of pathogens in the pig sector
A plan for the reduction of pathogens in the Colombian pig sector is being implemented with the support of Denmark. This technical cooperation project, that has being developing since 2015, wants to strengthen the knowledge on the food safety processes in pork production.
France: Strategic Plan for the pig sector in the Great West
In a joint statement, on March 11th, the PRCs of Brittany and Pays de la Loire, and the NPPA announced that “they strongly support the project for the creation of a POA”.
Vietnam: ASF spreads unstoppably
Since the emerge of the disease there are 17 affected provinces and 134 confirmed outbreaks.