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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.

Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Confederation of Grocery Center Merchants' Associations (Conacca) announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming Mexico's agri-food trade model and strengthening national food sovereignty.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Mexican pork production to reduce dependence on imports and move towards food self-sufficiency in pork production.

In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products, the trend continued for high compliance with official limits.

The CAS Ministers of Agriculture discussed the opportunities and challenges that the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union represents for agri-food trade in the region.

The OJEU has just published the regulation on whole genome sequencing for the investigation of foodborne disease outbreaks.

Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) has updated swine and poultry biosecurity regulations to strengthen animal health and international competitiveness.

Listeriosis cases reached their highest level since 2007, while campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU.

On November 21, 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, amending Regulation (EC) No. 2073/2005 as regards the food safety criteria for Listeria monocytogenes.

USDA research documents absence of Trichinella infection in commercial pigs.

The Government has established a common integrated system of official border controls for agri-food exports and imports.

Animal slaughter management is lax in many localities, leading to decreasing quality of livestock products, and increasing the risk of food safety and hygiene.

These regions' swine vesicular disease status allows them to soon export to the U.S.