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The Rosselkhoznadzor has informed of the presence of ASF (African swine fever) virus genetic material in sausages from an abattoir located in Lytkarinsky, in the oblast of Moscow.

The final step remaining in the process will be a visit to Canada by Argentinian food safety officials who will conduct an audit of Canada’s meat inspection system.

Commission said it intended to have the platform operational in the first half of 2017 as a forum of discussion for all stakeholders.

World cereal production for 2016 should amount to 2 571 million tonnes, up marginally from FAO's October forecast and 1.5 percent above the 2015 output.

Antimicrobial consumption in pigs - when measured in doses and adjusted for the number of pigs produced per year - was 22% lower in 2015 than in 2009.

While cautious about how much remains unknown, the authors - experts form the Royal Veterinary College in London and FAO experts led by Juan Lubroth - highlight compelling evidence of the scale of the threat.

The Commission will consider the report's recommendations and an appropriate policy response in line with its continuous support to the agricultural sector.

An outbreak of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) has been reported in Li Nha, Tapheim, Tramkak (Takeo).

During the last meeting of the Council of Ministers of Agriculture of the EU, ministers discussed the need to improve the enforcement of existing legislation on animal welfare during transport and whether existing legislation in this area should be updated.

Significant gains are anticipated for the EU dairy and pig meat sectors, two sectors which have struggled in recent years and which are now showing signs of recovery.

Analysing the EU export performance over the last 12 months per product category, export values increased in particular for pig meat (€+1.2 billion; +31% compared to export values in the 12-months period one year ago).