China: ASF detected on a large swine farm
ASF detected in a commercial farm with almost 20,000 susceptible animals.
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ESVAC 2016: Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals drop across the EU
The latest report shows that sales of antibiotics for use in animals in Europe fell by 20% between 2011 and 2016. This covers 25 countries that provided data for this period.
FAO works to better understand backyard pig sector, key in the fight against swine fever
FAO has developed a methodology, based on two sets of questionnaires, to aid in learning more about how these largely informal pig and pork value chains operate.
Hypor: New Bon Accord nucleus facility: bigger, bolder, better
This state of the art, 1200 sow farrow-to-finish operation in Ituna, Saskatchewan, Canada will be equipped with the latest innovations in housing and automatic data recording equipment.
Boehringer Ingelheim announces a pre-signing with Dopharma for the acquisition of its production site in Saint-Herblon, France
Dopharma is a growing player on the market, already distributing in more than 50 countries.
AB Vista explores unexploited opportunities to improve profitability with a new enzyme application at Eurotier 2018
Exploring unexploited opportunities for enzymes to improve profitability is the focus for animal nutrition technology company AB Vista, at this year’s EuroTier animal production trade fair.
Hungary confirms the presence of the ASF virus in a new county
The affected animal has been found in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, in the north of the country.
USDA outlines next steps for advancing animal disease traceability
USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry.
Malaysia lifts part of its embargo on Belgian pork
Malaysia has decided to lift its ban on frozen pork, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Mr Denis Cucarme, said on Tuesday.
Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurates its new global centre for veterinary vaccine R&D in Lyon, France
The new R&D center of 14,500 square meters is a high-tech facility employing more than 200 employees.
Current situation of CSF in Japan
After the first outbreak in domestic pigs, the veterinary authorities have informed of 19 cases in wild boars.
Colombia: The WOAH/OIE suspends the foot-and-mouth disease-free status with vaccination
Last week, and as a result of the surveillance and control measures established by the ICA, a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was detected in the rural area of Sogamoso (Boyacá), within the containment area.
Situation of ASF in China
3 new ASF outbreaks have been detected in the province of Liaoning, with a total of 378 susceptible animals.
MSD Animal Health launches IDAL® 3G Twin, the first needle-free and intradermal device with two injector heads for swine vaccination
New device in combination with PORCILIS® vaccines provides quick and easy prevention of two of the most common swine diseases.
Mexico: Pig production forecasts for the next decade
In the next 10 years, Mexico could produce almost 3 million tonnes of pork: twice the current production.
Philippines: livestock subsector grew
The livestock subsector grew by 1.88 percent. It shared 16.67 percent in the total agricultural output. Hog production was up by 2.81 percent.