German pork production down in first half of 2020
In the first half of 2020, 2.6 million tons of pork were produced in Germany.
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Copa - Cogeca: Campaign against the misuse of meat denominations
The campaign aims to raise awareness for the importance of the meat denomination debate before the European Parliament vote.
Germany: Additional measures ordered in the fight against ASF
Ministry of Consumer Protection orders measures outside of existing ASF restriction zones: Increased hunting to reduce the wild boar population and increased search for dead animals.
ASF Germany: Affected area expanded
Restricted zones have been adapted again to the animal disease situation. Affected districts change general animal disease directives.
Boehringer Ingelheim: Winners of the 2020 European PRRS Research Award announced
Boehringer Ingelheim recognizes scientific excellence by awarding three research proposals with a funding of 25,000 euro each. The company sponsored the annual European PRRS Awards for the seventh time.
Current ASF situation in the European Union
The disease is increasing in wild boar and seems to be more controlled in domestic pigs, although confirmed outbreaks have picked up this last quarter.
Argentina lowers export tarrifs for soy
Export tariffs for soybeans will be reduced from the current 33% to 30%.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.
UK wheat harvest down nearly 40%, barley increases
According to preliminary data, the UK wheat harvest is down below the 5-year average while barley production has increased.
Germany: Over 4,000 applications submitted for isoflurane anestesia machines
After January 1, 2021, piglet castration will only be permitted under anesthesia in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) is funding the purchase of isoflurane anesthesia machines with a total of 20 million euros.
VNU announces new event schedule for 2021
Flagship and leading international livestock and meat events secured for Q3/Q4 next year.
France: Draft project to increase wild boar hunting
The draft decree plans to add traps as a means of hunting to combat crop damage caused by wild boar.
ASF Germany: six more cases confirmed in wild boar
These cases are located within the existing core area - bringing the total to 46 cases of ASF.
New information reveals ASF has been in Germany since July
According to the first official epidemiological investigation results, ASF was introduced into Germany in the first half of July.
UK prepares veterinarians for new export requirements
A new training fund aims to boost the number of veterinarians that are qualified to certify products of animal origin for export.
China aims for 95% self sufficiency in pork production
China works on developing its livestock industry to rely less on foreign imports of pork.