ASF in China: plan to recover from ASF announced
China plans to be fully recovered from ASF by 2021 with government support of small farms, environmental issues, ASF monitoring, among other tasks.
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Matthias Hofer appointed as managing partner of Stonehaven Consulting
With over 15 years of experience in animal health, Matthias Hofer is delighted to lead Stonehaven.
Genomics projects awarded $2.5 million from government, industry
DNA marker identifying lower-stress sows could save the Ontario pork industry $12.9-million in losses by saving piglets from being crushed or savaged by sows.
ASF will continue to affect the global pigmeat market
The African swine fever outbreak in Asia will continue to affect the global meat market and trade flows, according to European Union agricultural outlook for 2019-30 report.
Americas Region experts meet to prevent African swine fever
High-level officials of the national Veterinary Services coming from eight countries of the Americas Region meet on December 3 and 4 in Bogota, Colombia, to discuss how they can work in a coordinated manner and reinforce border control measures to avoid the entry of this disease into the region.
Indonesia confirms ASF
According to FAO, the Minister of Agriculture announced the confirmation of ASF outbreak in North Sumatra Province on 12 December 2019.
USMEF: China fuels October pork exports
October pork exports up with China demand, exports to Mexico fell, future bright with Japan.
Australian government invests $66.6 million to keep ASF out
The government is providing an ASF response package including more biosecurity officers, new x-ray machines, and detector dogs to ensure the country never has an outbreak.
Australian Pork Limited welcomes funding to help protect Aussie pigs
Australian Pork Limited and the hog sector look forward to working with the government to ensure that ASF never enters Australia.
Pirbright study uncovers replication sites of emerging pig disease
Important insights into the replication mechanisms of porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) could facilitate the development of broad-spectrum control methods to tackle diseases caused by coronaviruses.
USA: FDA releases annual summary on antimicrobials sold in 2018 for livestock use
Medically important antimicrobial sales for use in swine are up 17% from 2017, but general trends show increasing success in antimicrobial stewardship across the livestock industry.
World food prices jump: Meat and vegetable oils lead FAO Food Price Index upwards
The FAO Meat Price Index increased by 4.6 percent, its largest month-on-month increase in more than a decade.
HKScan to introduce a new Group-wide operating model
HKScan will introduce its new Group-wide operating model on 1 January 2020. Furthermore, HKScan has assessed the efficiency of its Finnish operations. As a result of the statutory negotiations, eight employments will be terminated.
USA: Rural ag sector may be incapable of complying with emerging tech requirements
AFIA addresses concerns on unintended consequences of requirements for emerging tech and traceability.
Philippines: Pork price falls 6.84 percent
The cost of pork has significantly dropped during the period July to October due to decreased demand caused by ASF scare.
Japan approves U.S.-Japan trade agreement
Today the Upper House of the Japanese Parliament approved the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, greatly improving access for U.S. red meat in Japan.