Canada presents joint action plan on African swine fever
The Americas have made progress in prevention and preparedness to keep ASF out of the region.
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Germany: important decrease in the use of antibiotics in pigs
QS has published its report on the use of antibiotics in animals between 2014 and 2018.
ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium
Despite the spread of ASF to China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and North Korea, the current risk of ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium.
African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.
FVE new board members
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) General Assembly took place in Bratislava on 7-8 June 2019.
ASF in Vietnam: more than 2 million pigs culled
ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in 52 provinces and towns, with the total number of culled pigs exceeding 2.2 million heads.
The U.S. and EU: Animal pharmaceutical industries in the age of antibiotic resistance
Integrating data from many sources, the ERS-USDA report analyzes the trends in sales of veterinary antibi-otics and new product development by the U.S. and EU animal pharma industries.
CP Foods and BKP encourage suppliers to achieve sustainable labour practices
Charoen Pokphand Foods and its subsidiary Bangkok Produce Merchandising have teamed up with Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to improve labour practice of local suppliers, ensuring traceability and sustainability of both companies’ supply chain.
Strong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive
There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.
Canada: PED update cases in Manitoba
Manitoba Pork can now confirm 21 cases of PED in 2019.
"CP Foods Coal Free by the year 2022" project
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) announced “CP Foods Coal Free by the year 2022” project to phasing out coal usage from all its operations in Thailand in response to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
MSD Animal Health announces leadership appointments in emerging digital technology operating unit
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, today announced new leadership of Antelliq and its well-recognized and market-leading brands of Allflex Livestock Intelligence, Sure Petcare and Biomark.
Moldova confirms new ASF outbreaks in wild boars
The veterinary authorities of Moldova have confirmed the presence of wild boars infected with ASF near the border with Romania.
New research demonstrates the impact of oregano based eubiotics on sow and progeny health and performance
The advantageous effect that the addition of natural oregano essential oil offers to lactating sows and the beneficial outcomes when included in piglet creep diets pre- and post-weaning is shown in new research.
Whole genome sequencing shows promise in fight against AMR
The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report.
FAO Meat Price Index: pig meat price quotations continued to rise
The FAO Meat Price Index was up marginally in May as pig meat price quotations continued to rise amid strong import demand from East Asia.