ASF in Russia: more cases and in more areas
So far this year, with a significant increase in the number of outbreaks as of June, the total outbreaks amount 251, with 194 affecting domestic pigs and 57 in wild boars.
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New rules for electronic certification of EU organic imports
New EU rules introducing a system of electronic certification for imported organic products have been published by the European Commission and will be applied in 6 months.
The Chilean pig sector bets on biogas
With 13 biogas projects built and 4 under construction, with a total power generation potential of 6.2 MW, the Chilean pig sector progresses steadily in its sustainable management programme.
Important increase in the pig census in Brazil
The Brazilian pig population, with 40.3 million heads in 2015, grew by 6.3% in comparison with 2014.
Zoetis Adds Free Personal Wellness Course to Web-Based VETVANCE Program
VETVANCE was created in 2014 to provide veterinary students and recent graduates with tools and resources to support their career development.
EU national food safety authorities commit to strengthening their partnership with EFSA
The declaration “promotes scientific excellence and scientific networking, allows Member States to contribute to the EU risk assessment agenda and collect information on potential or emerging risks to food safety”.
MEPs debate CETA trade agreement with business, health, trade unions and farmers
Agriculture and business representatives were generally supportive of the agreement, underlining that new market access would foster growth and competitiveness and boost employment.
A common understanding on the responsible use of veterinary medicines
EPRUMA and the Slovak Presidency of the EU held a workshop to create a common understanding on the responsible use of veterinary medicines in the EU. During the event, EPRUMA partners signed a declaration emphasising their commitment to pursuing common objectives for the coming years.
Senecavirus A has now been confirmed in the province of Ontario
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is testing all swine at federal processing plants that are symptomatic.
Vietnam reopens its market to Brazilian pork
Vietnamese technicians will visit Brazil to inspect its abattoirs, although the date is yet to be established.
Post-Brexit pork trade scenario
Tariff or quota limits on the volume of pork traded between EU and UK could mean sharp price movements, affecting demand.
Canada opens its market to Mexican pork meat
Canada has recognized Mexico as free of CSF, thus opening a new destination for exports of Mexican pork meat.
Colombia will be able to export pork to Peru
The Ministers of Agriculture of Colombia and Peru announced that the health reequirements for the exportation have become effective.
Boehringer Ingelheim announces agreement with Ceva Santé Animale for the sale of certain Merial assets
Through this important step Boehringer Ingelheim aims to facilitate the approval process for Boehringer Ingelheim’s acquisition of Sanofi’s animal health business, Merial, by proactively offering up this divestiture to Ceva. Ceva will acquire certain animal health vaccines and pharmaceuticals from the Merial portfolio for swine, bovine and companion animals as well as related intellectual property, manufacturing processes and R&D activities.
USA: Pork exports strong in August
Pork exports were up 16 percent from a year ago to 186,689 mt, the largest volume ever posted in August.
Hypor Kanto boars shipped to Spain and Japan to meet strong demand for premium pork
Hypor Kanto pigs have been shipped to both Spain and Japan to meet the demand for a Duroc boar that is capable of producing premium pork for both the fresh meat and the processed meat markets.