Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
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CBNA and FENAGRA 2025: Innovation and sustainability in the animal nutrition industry
From May 13 to 15, São Paulo became the epicenter of Latin American agribusiness with the International Feed & Food Agribusiness Fair (FENAGRA) and the technical congresses organized by the Brazilian College of Animal Nutrition (CBNA).
Belgium: More pig farms join buy-out scheme
In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.
Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia
Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.
Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan
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.
Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia
A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.
Taiwan eliminates tariffs on Paraguayan pork
This exceptional measure comes into effect on July 5 and is a historic step forward in trade relations between the two countries.
EC endorses Spanish system to control prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.
The EU adopts new tariffs on fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
The Council has finally adopted a Regulation imposing new tariffs on agricultural products and certain fertilizers originating from Russia and Belarus.
Germany: Bundeskartellamt prohibits takeover of Vion slaughterhouses by Tönnies
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.
Jyga Technologies appoints Brian Strobel as Global Market Advisor
Brian will be joining the Global Sales Team and will be taking the lead on ensuring our efforts in developing and opening new markets globally.
Poland: First ASF case in the Lodz province
At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.
EU pork exports up in first quarter, especially to China
Shipments to China increased by 10%, while exports to other destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom decreased.
Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.
The Philippines to address pork price surge
PHP1.6 billion has been allotted to implement measures aimed at addressing the spike in retail pork prices.
Hong Kong's first multi-storey, modernised, and environment-friendly pig farming project
The Government has reserved a site and is accepting applications to construct and operate the pig farm.