Swine news - Management

The temporary measure was implemented following the confirmation of two cases of ASF in Catalonia as a preventive measure to protect the national swine industry.

The increase in minimum areas for pig farming has been rendered ineffective.

With the creation of CONAPORC, Panama is advancing towards a sustainable pig farming model, coordinating development, health, and environmental protection actions for the swine industry.

The Dominican Republic brought together experts from 64 countries in an international training program to strengthen ASF surveillance and prevention.

Proper manure management transforms an environmental liability into renewable energy and biofertilizer, reducing emissions and creating economic benefits.

The Animal Welfare Committee has published its opinion on the welfare impacts on pigs of CO₂ gas stunning and of potential alternative stunning methods.

During the 30th Seminar on Harmonization of Veterinary Drug Registration and Control, Mexico assumed the presidency of CAMEVET for two years.

EU agriculture ministers discussed the green architecture proposed by the Commission for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027.

Danish pig producers will be able to receive DKK 50 in compensation per pig produced with an intact tail.

Mexico and Chile expand their joint agenda with key agreements on animal health, fair trade, and the implementation of electronic certification.

Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views.

This program will enhance the speed and accuracy of disease response efforts across the swine industry.

Meat, eggs, and milk must be labeled if they come from animals that have undergone certain painful procedures without anesthesia.

The average productivity in sow herds increased by 0.8 pigs per yearling sow to 35.6 pigs per yearling sow.

The rules for animal welfare are followed in the majority of the country's pig and cattle herds.

Thirteen organisations endorse the importance of a more animal-friendly livestock sector with a newly signed covenant.

The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.

The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.

The federated states will have an additional six months for implementation.

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.

The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.

Economic compensation will be introduced to farmers who produce pigs with tails to achieve the targets approved by the Danish Parliament.