Promotion of EU agri-food products at home and abroad
The European Commission has launched the calls for proposals for programmes to promote European agricultural products throughout the world and within the EU.
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First ASF case in Mongolia
African swine fever has been detected in Mongolia for the first time and has affected pigs on a backyard farm.
FAO develops African Swine fever leaflets
These leaflets have been developed in a fully editable format (PowerPoint) that allows veterinary services and other institutions to quickly adapt, translate, add logos, change pictures, etc. when faced with an animal health emergency.
Brian Sullivan: Follow the fat to improve meat quality
Fat may be the most important component of pork that we should be considering for improvement of meat quality. The money is following the fat if you consider our current markets for pork and if you consider which parts of the hog are most valuable today.
ASF in Belgium: strong western progression of the virus
After the discovery, on January 8th, 2019, of 2 ASF-positive wild boars in the strengthened surveillance area between Meix-devant-Virton and Sommethonne, the operational control areas will be adjusted bearing in mind the western progression of the virus.
Winter warning to pig farmers
If you have controlled-environment houses, check that your fail-safe batteries are working.
Three new faces join Nedap’s swine support team in the Americas
Nedap, a global leader in swine and dairy management systems, recently hired Cheryl Day and Jeff Morten to join its North American swine support team and José Roberto Simeone for its Latin America swine support team.
FAO Meat Price Index down on an annual basis
The FAO Meat Price Index posted an a 0.8 percent increase during the month, led by a recovery in pigmeat prices, which were supported by strong global import demand, especially from Brazil. The index was down 2.2 percent on an annual basis.
Increase in farms and wild boars affected by CSF in Japan
Since September there have been 6 pig farms affected and more than 90 positive wild boars.
FVE guidelines responsible use of antibiotics
We can only combat antimicrobial resistance using a ‘One Health’ approach, involving all fields where antibiotics are used such as in human and veterinary medicine and in agriculture.” says Rafael Laguens, President of FVE.
Global pork prices in flux due to ASF
China's pork supply will determine trading trends for meat and oilseeds.
EU: rules for veterinary medicinal products and medicated feed published
The Council and the European Parliament have signed the adopted regulations. The signed texts have been published in the EU Official Journal.
Canada: PEDV discovered in Alberta
This is the first-ever reported case of PED in Alberta.
Mexico strengthens the surveillance in borders and airports to avoid the entrance of ASF
The SENASICA strengthens the surveillance in borders and airports to avoid the presence of this swine disease.
Brazil publishes a good pig production practices handbook
The Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil launched, last December, an online Good Pig Production Practices Handbook.
New decrease in the German pig herd
The number of pigs decreased by 1.7% (or some 457,000 animals) in comparison with May 2018.