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US hog prices fall sharply in April as COVID-19 constrains slaughter capacity
In late April, nearly one-third of slaughterhouses reduced production or closed, and hog prices were forced prices down 35%.
Germany closes several slaughterhouses due to COVID-19
Vion and Westfleisch have had to temporarily close some of their plants due to COVID-19 infecting their employees.
60% of European pork exports are destined for China
Exports to China are up by 77% and account for 60% of total European pork product exports.
Ireland publishes national pig performance report for 2019
For the first time the average pigs born alive per litter surpassed 14 pigs. Live weight and growth rate increased for growing and finishing pigs.
FDA guidance on reporting and mitigating animal drug shortages during COVID-19 crisis
How sponsors can report shortages to the FDA and steps to take to avoid discontinuance or interruption of animal drugs and their components.
US pork processing plants are slowly reopening after closures due to COVID-19
Many slaughterhouses are now back online, at least in some capacity, following outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees.
US pork exports reach new heights in March
Underpinned by record production, US pork exports completed a tremendous first quarter with new March records for volume and value.
Overview of global meat market developments in 2019 - FAO
Global meat production fell by 1.0 percent after two decades of steady growth. Global meat exports rose by 6.8 percent – the fastest year-on-year expansion since 2012.
Argentina facilitates efforts to maintain adequate food production
SENASA facilitates deadlines and paperwork required for agricultural producers, thus allowing operations to continue for the entire food production chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spain publishes a new guide for the pig euthanasia on farms
Aimed at managers and staff on pig operations, the guide is intended to help make decisions: which animals should be euthanized and which method of euthanasia to use depending on the type of animal.
SPACE 2020 has been cancelled
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the edition of SPACE 2020, which was scheduled for September 15 to 18, will not be maintained.
Tonisity: Insights on challenges facing piglets in first week of life
Tonisity held a series of webinars presented by Mathieu Cortyl, managing director for Tonisity Europe and Asia Pacific, that gave several insights into challenges facing piglet pre-weaning.
Danish Genetics launches renewed breeding goals
The breeding goal traits are specifically considered to have economic importance to pork producers and great genetic potential for genetic improvement.
USDA to purchase more pork as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts
The USDA will purchase an additional $30 million in pork to support pig producers and feed Americans in need.
Hog futures trading to begin in China for the first time
The Dalian Commodity Exchange has been approved to carry out hog futures trading.