The pig sector is within China's policy priorities
Issues related to agriculture, rural areas, and the rural population remain China's top priorities.
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China: ASF detected in smuggled pigs
Pigs illegally transported in Sichuan were found to be postive for African swine fever.
COVID-19 EU: MS should guarantee the supply chain of livestock
The Commission presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency.
Japan: pork sector sluggish following CSF
Pork production is projected to remain flat in 2020 as the industry struggles to rebound from classical swine fever. The United States expands market share due to lower tariffs.
Brazil increases the use of canine teams in airports to detect products of animal origin
The purpose of the dog team is to prevent the entry of African swine fever, among other diseases and plagues that can affect agribusinesses.
Stay up to date with COVID-19 event cancellations using 333's calendar
COVID-19 is disrupting travel and has forced authorities to postpone or cancel at least 10 global swine events. Check the 333 calendar to make sure your event is still scheduled.
AASV announces new officers and award recipients at annual meeting
During the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) 51st Annual Meeting, new officers of the association along with award winners were announced.
AASV awards scholarships and research grants to veterinarians
Students and veterinarians receive funding from the AASV and sponsors for their education and research projects.
EU: Interactive tool to explore antimicrobial resistance data
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just updated the interactive tool for viewing antimicrobial resistance data for 2018.
COVID-19 Italy: restrictions do not affect animal transport
The new restriction measures due to COVID-19 in Italy do not affect the transport of live animals or feed.
EU: difficulties in enforcing welfare rules when transporting animals outside EU
Transport within the EU generally preserves the welfare of the animals, however, information indicates that most transports leaving the Union do not meet applicable EU rules.
Ceva returns to strong double-digit growth in 2019 and reveals plans to double sales by 2025
Consolidated sales of the Ceva Group reached more than €1.2 billion in 2019 as the company returned to strong double-digit growth (+14.6%).
Australia: rising pork prices are encouraging farmers to recover herds
Higher expected Australian swine numbers due to rising prices could result in a recovery in pork production later in the year
Argentina: new export tax rates for pork and soybeans
Argentine pork producers will benefit from a lower export tax rate on pork, while soybean growers will pay more.
France: few actions taken to reduce tail biting and avoid tail docking
An audit from the European Commission reveals that few tangible actions have been taken to improve compliance with the provisions of the Pig Directive, and to reduce tail biting and avoid tail docking of pigs.
AB Vista and partners present nine swine research papers at ASAS / ADSA Midwest Meeting 2020
AB Vista presented research findings about the effects of calcium, phosphorous, phytase, xylanase and xylo-oligosaccharides on swine performance.