Russia increases exports of live pigs
Russia has exported over 112,000 head of live animals between January and October, 40,300 of which were pigs.
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China surpasses 3 million tons of imported pork
The total amount of pork imported during the first 9 months of this year has reached 3,280,000 t.
FAO meat price index: nine months of decreases
Pork prices fell due to the drop in prices of German products.
ASF Germany: Saxony establishes a restricted zone
To prevent the spread of ASF in Saxony, the state has issued a decree defining a restricted zone with special regulations for hunters, pig farmers, and the general public.
Philippines: Agricultural production up, hogs down in third quarter of 2020
The 0.7 percent growth was due to the increases in crop and fisheries production. Declines in outputs were recorded for livestock and poultry.
Pharmgate Animal Health: The 3 keys to delivering water-soluble medication effectively
When treating pigs, focus on water quality, mixing protocols and water system cleanliness.
US pork exports remain on record pace through third quarter
Through the first three quarters of the year, United States pork exports were 16% ahead of last year’s record pace in both volume and value according to USMEF.
Canada: New pork promotion and research agency will help sector thrive
The agency will support the competitiveness and sustainability of the pork sector by enabling the development and implementation of promotional and research activities.
CPF receives internationally recognized innovation management standard
CPF is the first organization in Thailand to receive this newly launched certificate, reflecting its status as the world’s leading company in agro-industry.
Portugal: Exports fuel pork sector expansion
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing foreign demand, mainly from Asia. Portuguese live swine exports to Spain have boomed due to tight Spanish hog supplies.
Canada proposes guidelines for simulated meat products
As Canada's plant-based food industry grows, the Government is working to provide greater clarity on the regulations that apply to meat and plant-based substitutes.
Taiwan eliminates tariffs on pork from Paraguay
Tariffs on pork will be cut from 12.5% to 0%.
EVAC Webinar by Inovet- Colistin use in animals: ‘no evidence of risk to public health’
Recordings of the European Veterinary Antibiotics Conference are now available. The 2020 edition of the EVAC focused on the much-debated colistin molecule and the potential consequences of overregulation.
ASF China: Illegally transported pigs to blame for majority of outbreaks in 2020
Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.
Mexico to export sorghum to China
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico and the General Directorate of Customs of the People's Republic of China formalized the sanitary protocol for the export of sorghum from Mexico to China.
Philippines lifts temporary ban on pork and pig imports from Belgium
Following Belgium's self-declared "ASF free" status, the Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the import of domestic pigs, pork, and semen originating from Belgium.