Canada: New anti-trespassing law protects farm animals and personnel
The new Ontario bill prohibits individuals from entering farms and other livestock facilities without prior consent in order to protect animals and farm personnel.
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UK Agriculture Bill rewards farmers for animal welfare and greener production
Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.
Brazil launches project to increase inspection and trade of animal products
Initially, a pilot project will be carried out providing support to ten selected public consortia throughout Brazil.
Brazil: Animal feed products and establishments can now be registered online
The procedures will be carried out in the Integrated System of Products and Agricultural Establishments (Sipeagro).
China: Illegal transport of pigs to blame for recent ASF cases
As China rebuilds its swine herd, pigs are being transported illegally - the culprit for the 8 most recent ASF cases. The government is taking a stand.
ASF China: 10 government regulations to end the battle
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.
Brazil and Argentina: cooperation in the agricultural sector
The two countries approved model certificates for the export of Brazilian boar semen.
United Kingdom: new immigration rules threaten veterinary workforce
New immigration legislation leaves a big question mark over how the profession will recruit and retain the workforce it needs, according to the British Veterinary Association.
EU-Vietnam free trade deal approved by Parliament
EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia, eliminating tariffs on pork.
US passes bill to protect the nation from foreign animal diseases
"Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019" gives funding to increase national biosecurity.
Denmark: animals are sentient beings according to new and consolidated animal welfare laws
The new Animal Welfare Act respects animals as living and sentient beings, forming the framework for improving animal welfare for animals in Denmark.
Belgium legislation recognizes animals as sentient beings
New Civil Code recognizes that animals have feelings, putting 'animals' in a new category apart from 'people' and 'goods.' Animal rights organization GAIA is satisfied with this new legislation.
Brazil bans the use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters
Brazil bans the import, manufacture, sale and use of tylosin, lincomycin and thiamulin as growth promoters.
USMCA Agreement reached
The trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico is a huge win for US farmers and the feed industry.
U.S. - Japan trade agreement negotiations, implications for pork
Japan to provide substantial market access to American food and agricultural products by eliminating tariffs, enacting meaningful tariff reductions, or allowing a specific quantity of imports at a low duty (generally zero).
FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances may be a medically appropriate treatment. Agency also accepting nominations to list of bulk drug substances.