European Livestock Voice: Food and Farming- What future for Europe?
A deep-dive into the Farm to Fork Strategy.
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Another ASF-positive pig washes ashore in Taiwan
The carcass tested positive for African swine fever virus with the gene fragment sequence matching the ASF virus strain from mainland China.
Slow production growth, raised prices, Rabobank reports on global pork market
Rabobank expects a gradual recovery in the pig herd, yet higher raising costs and demand uncertainty are expected to moderate the pace of growth. See the market summary for China, the U.S, Europe, and Brazil.
First reported case of PRRS in Nepal
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus has been reported for the first time in Nepal.
IPIC: New composting publication offers practical steps for livestock producers
Composting has long been an option for livestock mortality disposal. It generally can be done on farm, requires little equipment and the end product can enhance soil fertility.
Pirbright scientists will progress pig and cattle health through two projects worth €3.5 million
The research aims to tackle porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and African swine fever virus in pigs.
Spanish imports of Dutch piglets soar
Spanish imports of piglets from the Netherlands increased 66% year-on-year during the first quarter.
United Kingdom seeks to reduce meat consumption
The United Kingdom will accelerate its carbon emissions reduction target, including measures such as reducing meat and dairy consumption.
Argentina recognizes compartmentalization for pigs
A compartment may be defined by its compliance with management and biosecurity measures rather than by geographical or political boundaries.
Good forecasts for corn crop in Argentina
The Cordoba-Argentina Grain Exchange forecasts that corn production will be the third-best crop in history.
Pork consumption in Russia peaks and will continue to grow
Pork consumption in Russia is the highest it's been in 30 years.
C.P. Vietnam bags national quality awards
C.P. Vietnam Corporation has won the gold prize from the Vietnam National Quality Awards 2020 and the other five National Quality Awards in 2019-2020.
ASF risks from feed, bedding and transport: EU publishes scientific opinion
ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.
China adopts zoning plan to prevent ASF spread
As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.
ASF Germany: Over 1000 cases confirmed in wild boar
The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 1016.
European Union: The new Animal Health Law enters into force
The European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases ("Animal Health Law") in March 2016 and it is applicable from 21 April 2021.