Mexico's growing meat industry achieving self-sufficiency
Livestock contributes to more than 40% of the value of the country's agrifood production and helps make Mexico the seventh largest producer of animal protein in the world.
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Pig production on the rise in Colombia
Colombian pork production increased by more than 10% during the first 11 months of 2019.
U.S. November pork exports shatter previous records
U.S. pork exports posted the best month on record in November, easily reaching new highs in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Brazil: Strategic Plan against CSF made official
Announced in October by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply (MAPA), the Strategic Plan for Eradicating Classical Swine Fever in Brazil was made official this week, through Ordinance No. 264, published in the Official Gazette (DOU).
Increasing Canada's preparedness for ASF with the University of Saskatchewan's VIDO-InterVac
International Vaccine Centre, VIDO-InterVac will commence work in January to develop and test vaccines and antivirals for ASF, seeking to protect the pork industry in Canada and worldwide.
Japan: Possibility of beef and pork import from Russia
On December 2, Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Konstantin Savenkov held phone consultations with Head of the Veterinary Сontrol Department of Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Norio Kumagai.
Japan to eliminate pork safeguards in 2020
Effective April 1, 2020, Japan will no longer apply the pork safeguard to imported products from member countries of the World Trade Organization as virtually all imports of pork are now covered by trade agreements with separate safeguard mechanisms.
China's pig herd rebounds in December
Pork supply and demand is expected to be balanced for the upcoming Spring Festival with heavier pig herds, more pork reserves released and expanded pork imports.
FAO: pig meat prices registered the biggest year-on-year increase
In 2019 FAO Meat Price Index averaged 175.8 points. Pig meat prices registered the biggest year-on-year increase.
Peru bans importing pigs and byproducts from countries affected by ASF
The measure published in the official bulletin under directorial resolution (RD) No. 0051-2019 aims to maintain the country's health status.
Vietnam: December pig census down 25%, prices still up
High prices, low pig census, and low slaughter mean that even with increased demand for pork with the new year celebration, consumption is still expected to be down.
ASF threat a mere 20 km from Germany
According to information published by the German Hunting Association (DJV), ASF in Poland has closed in on the German border, and is now just 21 km away.
RTRS welcomes Tyson Foods, Inc. and Vall Companys
Tyson Foods, Inc. and Vall Companys together with five other companies are the new members of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association.
Iowa State University: Harmon named Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension
Jay Harmon, an "outstanding, dedicated and thoughtful leader" was named the associate dean for extension and outreach programs and director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension.
Iowa State University Meats Laboratory welcomes new leader
Joe Cordray left a lasting impact, and is handing the reins to a trusted colleague, Terry Houser.
Finding efficiency with automated sorting scales
Gain productivity, help lower costs, and improve finishing pig performance.