EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
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Papua New Guinea reports first outbreak of ASF
African swine fever was found in 396 free ranging pigs in the Southern Highlands.
Russia: restrictive export quoting mechanism concerning the key crop items
Facing the current economic conditions in the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries, the Ministry sets measures aimed at keeping the food market stability to meet the domestic demand for grain and its processed products.
Vietnam government strives to lower pork prices
The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.
ASF China: 10 government regulations to end the battle
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.
COVID-19: Animine remains operational remotely
Animine takes steps to protect the health of their employees while maintaining production capacity and the supply chain.
COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
How does COVID-19 affect world grain output estimates?
Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.
Romania: ASF drives swine herd to new low
African swine fever continues to negatively affect both backyard and commercial hog holdings in Romania. High pork prices in the EU curbed pork meat and live-piglet imports in Romania during the latter half of 2019.
COVID-19: Be prepared with the Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool
A new tool to assist with farm crisis planning can give you the peace of mind knowing you have a plan against any emergency that limits supplies or personnel.
COVID-19 questions and answers
Can humans transmit COVID-19 virus to animals? Are there any precautions to take with live animals or animal products? The World Organization of Animal Health (OIE) answers your questions.
Evaluation of the EU strategy on Animal Welfare
The Commission has started an evaluation of the EU Strategy for Protection and Welfare of Animals (2012-2015).
COVID-19: HIPRA makes its biotechnology facilities and equipment available
To help deal with the health crisis, the veterinary pharmaceutical company is giving over its new laboratories to hospitals for the analysis of samples and the manufacture of ventilators with 3D printers.
COVID-19 USA: FDA helps facilitate veterinary telemedicine
The FDA is temporarily not requiring veterinarians to physically examine animals, which is normally required for prescribing extralabel drug use.
USA hog inventory up 4% in March 2020
Quarterly hog inventory from the USDA: market, breeding, and weaned pig numbers as of March 1.
COVID-19: Veterinary medicines are considered essential goods
The communication on the implementation of "green lanes" states that veterinary medicines are essential goods.