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Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan
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.
Germany postpones labeling of meat according to type of husbandry
The federated states will have an additional six months for implementation.
South Africa makes progress to contain foot and mouth disease
Animal welfare gains prominence in EU Alert Network
For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.
Nigerian government to fully upgrade Benue Swine Project
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.

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Denmark sets new targets for pigs with intact tails
Economic compensation will be introduced to farmers who produce pigs with tails to achieve the targets approved by the Danish Parliament.
Denmark: New pig welfare initiatives come into effect
On March 1, several measures came into force to improve the welfare of pigs.
Guatemala seeks to be declared free from classical swine fever
The country is self-declared free of the disease; it is now working for international certification to consolidate its status and strengthen swine health.
UK: IntelliPig Project, a challenge for the future
Brazil: Protocols for the use of biogas and biomethane in road transport in Paraná
Paraná, the country's leading producer of animal protein, is strategically moving towards energy transition and the decarbonization of production processes.
Chile modernizes biosecurity standards for swine and poultry
Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has updated swine and poultry biosecurity regulations to strengthen animal health and international competitiveness.


Mexico promotes actions to reduce the use of antimicrobials
Senasica raises awareness about the adverse effects of the misuse of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics.
Colombia: First national summit on artificial intelligence in agriculture
The first National Summit on Artificial Intelligence for the Agricultural Sector will be held on December 4 and 5 in Bogota.
Colombia strengthens animal welfare certification and control for livestock production
The “Animal Welfare Manual” for livestock species has been adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development through several resolutions.
Nicaragua conducts a swine census in various regions
Nicaragua carries out a pig census in the regions of the North and South Caribbean Coast, Jinotega and Matagalpa
Vietnam launches Central Livestock Testing, Inspection, and Certification Center
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development establishes the Central Livestock Testing, Inspection, and Certification Center I under the Department of Livestock.
Ecuador promotes swine production with technical seminar in Cotopaxi
More than 100 swine producers from Cotopaxi province participated in the technical seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).


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Italy: National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA)
The National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA) certifies finishing pigs over 50 kg raised outdoors.
Vietnam: Plan for livestock waste disposal in Gia Lai
This plan outlines the implementation of a project to advance scientific development and technology transfer to enhance the circular economy in agriculture across Gia Lai Province.
Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare
This investment aims to enhance animal health and welfare through improvements to disease surveillance, emergency management, and animal care standards.
Vietnam: Inauguration of a $3 million smart pig farm funded by South Korea
On September 6, the Ministries of Agriculture of Vietnam and South Korea held the inauguration ceremony of the smart pig farm in Ninh Binh.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."
The Netherlands: Fine for mixing pigs in slaughterhouse
Enforcement action against slaughterhouses that mix groups of pigs upon arrival at the slaughterhouse will be taken starting August 15.

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