Germany suspends the price quote for sows due to COVID-19
The producer organisation VEZG has decided to suspend the sow price quote until June 6.
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Mexico expects a significant increase in pork exports in 2020
The Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service forecasts a 20.5% increase in Mexican pork exports.
Singapore opens market to canned pork from Russia
The Singapore market for canned meat and egg products, has been opened to Russia, which will put together a list of exporting companies for approval.
New bacterium discovered that causes lung lesions
A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.
Germany certifies anesthesia devices for castrating piglets
The DLG expert committee has certified the first three isoflurane anesthesia devices for the castration of piglets.
French veterinarians authorized to use telemedicine
Unlike human medicine, veterinary medicine has not previously had a regulatory framework that would allow telemedicine practices.
Switzerland confirms PRRS
The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
VIV marks 20 years in China: A strong concept and new campaigns
A stronger concept marks this edition of VIV in China opening on 17-19 September, 2020 in Qingdao.
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.