USDA to help guard against ASF
USDA provides information for producers and veterinarians to help guard against ASF through sound biosecurity and disease reporting.
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New database for EU geographical indications
This new system will simplify the search for information about Geographical Indications and increase transparency for producers, national authorities and anyone curious about European GIs.
EU: Protecting farmers and quality products
The Agriculture Committee approved the first batch of proposals to improve EU farm policy so that it better meets farmers’ and consumers’ expectations.
VIV Asia 2019 wins visitors’ increase from overseas
The 2019 edition of VIV Asia, held over 3 days from 13th to 15th March in Bangkok, attracted more than 45,000 professional visits, confirming the big attendance of the previous appointment.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Dopharma complete the acquisition of Saint-Herblon production site
This sale is part of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s strategic refocusing on advanced and preventive animal healthcare; Saint-Herblon mainly producing generics and antibiotics for livestock, under the Coophavet brand.
ASF: France creates a third wild boar culling area
The creation of a third white area within the fenced area as a shield against African swine fever is expected.
USA: APHIS is launching a new Pests and Diseases webpage
The new page lists all pest and disease programs managed by APHIS as part of its mission to protect American agriculture and natural resources.
USDA adds China to list of regions with African Swine Fever
APHIS took this action on August 6, 2018 when the disease was confirmed and are now publishing notice in the regulations.
European pork exports record figures
The increase by 14% in the European pork exports to China make the total exports rise to a record figure for a month of January.
ASF in Vietnam: 21 provinces affected
Vietnam has confirmed 209 African swine fever outbreaks in 21 provinces.
CP Foods gives recognition to responsible suppliers
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) held the first-ever “Supplier Sustainability Award” ceremony, praising the suppliers for their responsible operations that help both parties to achieve sustainable growth together.
USA: Pork essentially free of veterinary drug residues
In a survey of more than a thousand pork kidney samples, none were found to have veterinary drugs at levels that even approached close to U.S. regulatory limits.
China: Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter
The MARD released its notice no.7 on ‘Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter’, recognizing that the detection of ASF in the slaughtering process is an effective means for cutting off the route of transmission of the virus.
Bayer helps farmers keep sows healthy with new BCS SowDition smartphone application
BCS SowDition enables accurate and standardized body condition scoring of sows in four simple steps, contributing to better health and management.
New contracts manager for ARM Buildings
Staffordshire-based pig housing manufacturer has appointed Mick McNulty as contracts manager.
Perstorp appoints new Vice President Animal Nutrition for the EMEA region
Leading specialty chemicals company Perstorp has appointed Mauricio Varvella as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), responsible for the Animal Nutrition Business Area. Varvella joined Perstorp on March 18 and reports directly to Perstorp Animal Nutrition Executive Vice President Roger Mann.