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AASV Annual Meeting 2021 goes virtual

Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.

Germany: Pork plants working Sundays and holidays to support pig producers
The German minister is not yet considering private storage and has emphasized the need to reduce the number of pigs in pens.
Germany: Temporary closure of Weidemark slaughterhouse due to COVID-19 cases
Banff Pork Seminar 2021: Registration opens and it’s free
Evonik to concentrate MetAMINO® production at its three hubs
Public opinion survey on EU food and farming

South Korea: First ASF case in domestic pigs in one year
The affected farm had 721 animals. The most recent outbreak in domestic pigs occurred almost exactly a year ago.

CPF unveils "Cheeva Pork" rich in omega-3
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) unveiled the novel product rich in good fatty acids and omega-3 that follows extensive breeding and feed development and concerns about animal welfare.
Evonik responds to termination of methionine anti-dumping investigation

ASF Germany: "White zone" established around first core area
As part of Brandenburg's strategy to combat ASF, a so-called "white zone" will be established around the first core area "Sembten/Neuzelle".
Nedap: Finding efficiency with automated sorting scale technology

Pharmgate: PRRSGard® vaccine now available in U.S. market
Modified-live PRRS vaccine has innovative chimeric construction.

The FAO Meat Price Index down slightly
Year-on-year, the index is down 9.5 points (9.4 percent) from its value in the corresponding month last year.

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.