U.S. to impose tariffs on EU pork
The US is set to impose tariffs of 25% on EU exports including pork.
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ASF: Europe needs to intensify efforts
The fourteenth meeting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever(SGE ASF14) took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 10 and 11 September 2019. Representatives from 34 European countries attended the meeting, as well as a representative of China.
Seneca Valley Virus situation in Canada: First case on farm in Ontario
SVA is widespread in the USA but until now has not been reported from any Canadian farms. SVA has been seen previously in Canadian pigs sent to USA for slaughter and in certain Canadian assembly yards.
EU: Agriculture Committee questioned candidate for the agriculture portfolio
The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee questioned the Polish candidate for the agriculture portfolio Janusz Wojciechowski on EU farm policy reform and trade negotiations.
Australia: Strengthening borders to stop swine fever
With African swine fever confirmed less than 700 kilometres from Australia’s northern border Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie is calling for heightened vigilance to keep the disease out.
Olivia Hartshorn wins Nick Bird Award
Olivia Hartshorn, from Staffordshire, has won the 2019 Nick Bird Award, at Harper Adams University for her dissertation on ventilation design in pig finisher houses and its impact on animal performance.
EuroTier China’s first edition was a success for exhibitors and visitors alike
The event hosted more than 22,000 livestock farming professionals from around the world between the 19th and 21st of September.
Nominations now open for Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020
Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020.
Tönnies launches joint venture in China
Tönnies Holding and the Dekon Group are launching a joint venture for a slaughter and butchering centre in the Sichuan region.
USA: The highest September 1 inventory
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on September 1, 2019 was 77.7 million head, the highest September 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since the estimates began in 1988.
ASF China: pig production becomes stable and the increase in prices slows down
According to the information published by the Ministry of Agriculture of China, the politics and measures to support pig production in China have entailed indications of improvement both in production and prices.
The Netherlands propose ending tail docking by 2030
The Minister of Agriculture of The Netherlands, Ms Carola Schouten, has agreed to end routine tail docking of piglets by 2030 with the Dutch pig sector.
China releases pork from its reserves again
The Chinese authorities announced last Thursday their intention of releasing more pork from the reserves to ensure the supply during the forthcoming National Day holidays.
Highlights from the Bayer European Swine Symposium 2019
Bayer invited leading swine health scientists and practitioners to discuss the latest developments and advancements involving piglet health and well-being.
Iowa State University 2019 Animal Industry Report Now Available Online
The annual report, began in 2004, features a variety of animal industry-related research and study done at Iowa State that is supported by the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station.
ASF reaches Timor
African swine fever jumps and now the disease is around 650 kilometres from Australia.