African swine fever: early detection is key to controlling spread
Improved surveillance, communication and collaboration are key to controlling the spread of African swine fever in Europe, according to a new risk assessment carried out by EFSA.
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Landmark agreement will protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China
The EU and China concluded the negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against imitations and usurpation.
Importance of cooperation between Customs administrations and veterinary authorities
Dr. Eloit touched upon the OIE’s current focus on trade, travel, transport, tourism and terrorism, which are all areas of great relevance to Customs activities, particularly from the safety and security perspective.
EU: public consultation on geographical indications and traditional specialities guaranteed
The Commission launched a public consultation on geographical indications (GIs) and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSGs), both part of the EU’s quality policy.
Global pork prices continue to rise
Global pork prices continue to rise, as protein shortfalls intensify competition for a shrinking supply, according to Rabobank’s Pork Quarterly Q4 2019.
Producer organisations strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain
A new study highlights the benefits that producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) offer farmers in the EU.
Animal advocacy organisations urge the EU to replace CO2 stunning of pigs
Eurogroup for Animals and its 69 member organisations are calling for a move away from high concentration CO2 stunning of pigs, a common method of slaughter.
Hog Slat, Inc. Expands in North Carolina with New Store Opening
Hog Slat announces a new store location in Laurinburg, North Carolina to serve swine and poultry producers.
WH Group announces first nine months 2019 results
Profit attributable to owners of the company increases by 8.5% to $820 million USD.
Mexico and Denmark work together to strengthen the swine industry
The cooperation project will make it possible to work together over the next three years on swine health issues and will help strengthen the industry in both countries and boost job creation in national food production.
North America’s pork industry will meet at Banff Pork Seminar 2020
This year's seminar with the theme “External forces, internal solutions” brings the industry together.
United Kingdom's antibiotic use halved in four years
Antibiotic usage in pigs showed significant decreases from previous years.
Zoetis establishes research facility with Texas A&M University to develop vaccines for transboundary and emerging diseases in animals
Zoetis collaborates with Texas A&M researchers to help reduce the threat of animal disease, and brings research jobs to College Station for innovation in livestock animal health.
Mexico, U.S.A. and Canada work together to prevent ASF
Mexico hosts the 2nd North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum where the actions of the veterinary services of Mexico, the United States and Canada to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) are to be discussed.
Updated OIE manual on ASF in wild boars
The facts, observations and approaches described in the document are presented with the intention of fully informing all stockholders and the general public about the complexity of this disease and the need to carefully plan and coordinate efforts aimed at its prevention and control.
India livestock census shows decline in pig population
Pig population declines 12%