US to develop ASF/CSF-monitored certification program
APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.
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Boehringer Ingelheim’s classical swine fever live vaccine approved
Ingelvac® CSF MLV, the first classical swine fever live vaccine jointly developed by a multinational company and Chinese research institutes.
COVID-19: Boosting aid for farmers from the EU rural development fund
On Friday, MEPs increased the crisis support that EU states should soon be able to pay to farmers and agri-food SMEs from the EU rural development fund.
Over half of UK pork exports destined for China in April
For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.
Nigeria reports unexpected change in ASF mortality
African swine fever mortality has increased drastically in two states.
Pork consumption up in Central America
Pork consumption has increased by more than 40% over the last 5 years.
France: First quarter pork exports up
During the first three months of 2020, the volume of French pork exports to the EU and third countries increased.
Messe Frankfurt and VNU Asia Pacific launch new meat and food processing trade show
Meat Pro Asia, a new trade show dedicated to meat and food processing and catering to the ASEAN region, will take place in co-location with VIV Asia.
CPF imposes strict animal welfare standards on pig farms
Charoen Pokphand Foods has continually improved its farming practices in line with the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and responsible antibiotic use.
Russia deemed free from FMD without vaccination by the OIE
The previously earned status was restored for most of the country, improving its export possibilities.
Colombia sets livestock zoning for FMD
Under Resolution 7,The OIE World Assembly of Delegates established four separate zones to preserve the country's FMD-free status with vaccination.
Record cereal and grain production forecast, oilseeds drop
Cereal, coarse grains, and oilseeds outlook from the FAO Biannual Report on Global Food Markets.
Ukrainian Meat Industry Association: New Pig Production-2025 Program
The Association's goal is to see 20 million heads of pig population by 2025, 1 million tons of pork for the domestic market, and 2 million tons for exports.
China suspends pork imports from COVID-19-hit German slaughterhouse
Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
New official disease status and control program recognized by the OIE
Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.
Vietnam: Efforts continue to restock national pig herd following ASF
Vietnam has drastically implemented pig herd restocking and breeding efforts following African swine fever outbreaks.