China: possibility of importing Russian pig products
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Qu Dongyu noted that China is ready to import pork from the Russian ASF-free regions, provided that it is safe.
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ASF Asia: challenges and opportunities for meat exporters
In 2019, Chinese pork production losses of 25% to 35% are expected in response to ASF. Reports of extreme losses (over 50%) are limited to confined areas.
VIV worldwide under new leadership from Asia
Effective April 1, 2019, Mr Heiko M. Stutzinger took full leadership of the VIV worldwide. This includes all trade shows executed by VNU Exhibitions Europe, a fully owned legal entity of Jaarbeurs B.V.
European law on veterinary medicines: what’s new?
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe has just published an infographic on the new legislation on veterinary medicines.
FAO: Global meat market developments in 2018
Data published by the FAO show an increase in world meat production during the last year 2018.
Evonik to support Chinese anti-dumping investigations for methionine
On April 10, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping investigations concerning the import of the essential amino acid and feed additive methionine from Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.
ASF: NPPC cancels 2019 World Pork Expo as precaution
Risk of African Swine Fever introduction to U.S. herd considered negligible; decision made out of an abundance of caution.
AASV Foundation Honors Henry with Prestigious Heritage Award
Dr Steven Henry received the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation's Heritage Award during the AASV's 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.
World cereal markets remain well balanced
FAO's current world cereal production estimate for 2018 stands at 2 655 million tonnes.
Get a flu jab now, pig farmers advised
Pig farmers are being urged to check that they, their families and their staff have up-to-date flu vaccinations.
AASV recognizes 2019 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
The American Association of Swine Veterinarian’s Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award was presented to Dr Paul Thomas during the 50th Annual Meeting of the AASV in Orlando, Florida.
Increase in Brazilian pork exports
Although there has been a drop in March, pork exports have increased in the first trimester of 2019 with respect to the same period in 2018.
China confirms ASF in Tibet
Three African swine fever outbreaks have been confirmed, one of them on a commercial farm.
Brexit preparedness : EU prepared to support European farmers in possible « no-deal » scenario
While the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the EU and the UK remains the best possible outcome, the EU is prepared for a possible “no-deal” scenario in the area of agriculture.
The OIE deems the ASF event in Mongolia solved
After its emergence in January 2019, Mongolia has confirmed 11 outbreaks.
ASF in China: Plan for relaunching pig production
The Ministry of Agriculture of China has published a statement announcing some measures to “stabilise” pig production.