China issues alert on slipping hog prices
A third-level warning for an excessive slump in hog prices alerted pig farmers to adjust their plans to stabilize supplies.
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Danish Crown: Sustainability to push up the price of Danish meat
Danish Crown will no longer be hunting for growth by slaughtering more animals. In the Group’s new Feeding the Future strategy, focus will be on reducing the carbon footprint of meat and use this as a foundation for increasing earnings on the Group’s products.
ASF restricted zones expanded in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia
New ASF outbreaks in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia prompt redefining and enlarging of restricted zone boundaries.
Role of food producing environments in antimicrobial resistance
EFSA experts have assessed the role of food producing environments in the emergence and spread of AMR.
Cargill UK recruits pig research coordinator
Projects underway at the Cargill UK reference farms focus on the interaction of nutrition, management and environment.
EU and US suspend tariffs for five years
EU and US take decisive step to end aircraft dispute.
EU: Public consultation on review of marketing standards for agricultural products
European Commission launches public consultation on review of the EU marketing standards for agricultural products.
UK pigmeat production up 8% so far in 2021
Despite a month on month decline in May, production is still up from last year.
Philippines can now export processed meat products to Japan
The Philippines can start exporting beef, carabeef, pork, chevon, mutton and their by-products to Japan.
U.S: FDA finalizes bringing remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight
Once this change is made, these important drugs can only be used in animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
FAO sees global meat production up and trade stagnant in 2021
World meat output is forecast to expand despite the many challenges facing meat value chains while global meat trade is seen heading towards a stagnation.
EU citizens’ call for gradual end to caged farming endorsed by Members of the European Parliament
Caged animal farming could be phased out in the European Union by 2027, say MEPs
Strong momentum continues for U.S. pork exports
Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of U.S. pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Pirbright twins with Philippines to improve African swine fever control
The project will build capacity for African swine fever (ASF) testing, which is essential for bringing the disease under control.
ASF Germany: Hunting banned in the entire area of Frankfurt (Oder)
To prevent the movement of infected wild boars, a new general order on animal diseases prohibits hunting in the entire Frankfurt (Oder) area.
Poland: Aid for the modernization of pig farms
Starting June 21, 2021, piglet producers can apply for financial aid to renovate their farms.