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Philippines approves animal transboundary disease center guidelines
Risk analysis, investigation, diagnosis, mapping, and emergency management of tansboundary animal diseases will all be done by the center.
Netherlands: Export of pig slurry increases
Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.
Pig producer associations in France form the first Association of Producer Organizations in Europe
Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.
ASF Germany: Permanent fence along the Brandenburg-Poland border almost completed
Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.
Banning caged farming in the EU: Hearing on the European Citizens’ Initiative
MEPs will debate a citizens’ initiative to ban the use of cages for farm animals , together with experts, Commissioners and representatives of other EU bodies on Thursday.
ASF in Europe during first quarter of 2021
In Slovakia, the number of cases in wild boar is soaring, while Romania reports increases in both wild boar and domestic hogs.
The next Agromek to be held from 29 November - 2 December 2022
Agromek, Northern Europe's leading agricultural expo, will be held from 29 November - 2 December 2022 at MCH Messecenter Herning.
The Hypor Libra: Sustainable and strong
Find out more about the most sustainable sow in the industry.
FAO Meat Price Index rising for sixth straight month
Poultry and pig meat quotations increased, underpinned by a fast pace of imports by Asian countries.
EU: Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing foodborne infections
A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.
Philippines slashes import duties on pork
Rates of import duty on pork products reduced to address the impact of ASF on the country’s hog industry.
Transport and tail docking of pigs among EU animal welfare priorities
The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.
Lower pork production predicted for Russia due to ASF outbreaks
The National Union of Pig Producers lowered its forecast for pork production in 2021 due to outbreaks of ASF in large companies.