Mexico foresees an increase in meat production
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico (SADER), meat production (in carcass weight) in 2019 could exceed 7 million tonnes, this representing an increase by 1.9%.
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How many ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in the EU?
According to the data provided by the ADNS, in 2018 Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Belgium confirmed a total of 1,335 outbreaks in domestic pigs and 5,321 in wild boars.
Animine round table at Zero Zinc Summit
Next June 17/18, the Danish Pig Research Centre (SEGES) organises the “Zero Zinc Summit” in Copenhagen where latest research on alternatives to therapeutic zinc oxide in piglet feed will be presented.
Philipines: Agri dep’t and hog raisers strengthen measures to ward off ASF
Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol called major hog raisers for an emergency meeting on May 27, 2019 to address current rules against African Swine Fever (ASF).
The VACDIVA project receives €10 million to study a vaccine against ASF
The goal of VACDIVA is to solve the ASF problem in Europe and in the affected countries through innovation actions on previously established vaccine candidates.
European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
North Korea confirms the first outbreak of ASF
The first case of African swine fever has officially been reported in North Korea.
Philippines: Meat importers warned to take precautions from ASF
Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol urged meat importers to observe control and regulation in sourcing out canned meat from countries that not affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). The Secretary also encouraged the group to buy from the local hog raisers.
Climate change and international trade: two significant drivers for animal disease spread
Climate change and international trade can have an important impact on the spread of infectious animal diseases and epidemics.
Pirbright and ViroVet join forces to develop African swine fever antivirals
Commercial vaccines have been estimated to be several years away, so the development of alternative control methods is of critical global importance.
Technical programme revealed for debut EuroTier China trade fair
EuroTier China will include a comprehensive technical programme for all areas of the livestock sector. It will take place in Qingdao from 19th to 21st September
Panama could restrict pork imports
Panama notified the WTO its decision to start an enquiry concerning safeguards regarding certain fresh, refrigerated or frozen pork cuts.
Decrease in pig slaughterings in Germany
The total number of pigs slaughtered in Germany in the first trimester of 2019 dropped by 4.2%, reaching 13.95 million animals.
Important increase in pork imports in China
The latest data published by the General Administration of Customs of China show an important increase in pork imports in China.
Philippines: FDA orders recall, seizure of imported canned meat
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall and seizure of imported pork meat products in the market as these may be contaminated with African swine fever (ASF).
ASF: the OIE launches a global initiative to control the disease
The objective is to control the disease, strengthen countries’ prevention and preparation efforts, and minimise the adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and international trade.