Belgian pork production and exports continue to decrease
During the first five months of this year, pig slaughter has decreased by 2.6% and exports between January and April have decreased 30%.
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Smithfield Foods to become carbon negative by 2030
The company will go beyond carbon neutrality to effectively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits, taking initiatives on its farms, processing plants, and in transportation.
The Philippines' first government-owned “Triple A” slaughterhouse opens soon
The government-owned “Triple A” (AAA) hog slaughterhouse in Tanauan City is set to start operations in November 2020.
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
CPF gears up “Sustainable Goals” moving forward from COVID-19
Maintaining the highest safety measures for all employees and ensuring food security after the COVID-19 pandemic.
AB Vista appoints new Managing Director
Juan Ignacio Fernandez steps into the role of Managing Director, following Richard Cooper's retirement.
Funding available for precision in swine farming project from MSD Animal Health
MSD Animal Health announces call for submissions for the new High-Quality Pork—Precision Farming Award. Winner to be awarded up to $200,000 towards project implementation.
Argentina sets a new record for pork exports
Pork shipments were up 55% in the first half of the year, while consumption reached an all-time high in June.
Germany: Meat production down slightly in first half of 2020
A 2.6% drop in meat production during the second quarter of 2020 resulted in an overall decline for the first half of the year.
ILRI takes action to stop the spread of ASF in India
The International Livestock Research Institute has been working with the Indian government address the recent ASF outbreaks in the northeast.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.
FAO: Global meat prices down in July
The mid-year meat price index is down 9% year-on-year and price quotations for pig meat fell in July.
China's pork imports already exceed the 2019 total
As of June, Chinese pork imports already exceed the total for all of 2019.
DLG strengthens its exhibition team
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) is strengthening its exhibition team with two appointments for 2020. Freya von Czettritz returns as Project Manager of Agritechnica and Ines Rathke joins the EuroTier team.
Poland: Alarming number of ASF outbreaks in the east of the country
The number of ASF outbreaks for the year has doubled in August, with the Lublin Voivodeship especially affected.