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During a bilateral meeting, China and Germany discussed agricultural issues including the effects of African swine fever on trade.

The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.

From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.

ESFA gathers the views of stakeholders in scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.

Just how much was Philippine pork production affected by African swine fever in 2020?

Pig meat shipments fell by nearly a half in January compared to year-ago levels.

Pork shipments exceeded 109 thousand tons in March.

Common agricultural policy generational renewal measures assessed. Direct payment support to young farmers, investment support, and business start-up aid.

New regulations for the transportation of live pigs are implemented as China's pig production recovers.

Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.

Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.

Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.

Risk analysis, investigation, diagnosis, mapping, and emergency management of tansboundary animal diseases will all be done by the center.

The quantity of meat available on Brazil's domestic market remains stable, despite fluctuations.

In Slovakia, the number of cases in wild boar is soaring, while Romania reports increases in both wild boar and domestic hogs.

MEPs will debate a citizens’ initiative to ban the use of cages for farm animals , together with experts, Commissioners and representatives of other EU bodies on Thursday.

The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.

Rates of import duty on pork products reduced to address the impact of ASF on the country’s hog industry.

A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.

Poultry and pig meat quotations increased, underpinned by a fast pace of imports by Asian countries.

The National Union of Pig Producers lowered its forecast for pork production in 2021 due to outbreaks of ASF in large companies.

Efforts intensify to encourage the hog raisers severely affected by ASF to resume business and subsequently stabilize pork supply and prices,

What were the drivers behind record exports to markets including China, Japan, and Mexico? Looking ahead, how will this change?

Emergency response initiated after pig washed ashore tested positive for African swine fever.

See the current African swine fever situation by country in this update from the FAO.

The resulting balance of trade for 2020 stood at a surplus of €62 billion, an increase of 3% compared to 2019.

This compartmentalization ensures that ASF-free pigs can be distributed to other areas.

The government’s P600-million swine repopulation program is set to launch.

The European Commission has approved an aid package for pig farmers in the Walloon region affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Certain ASF prevention measures have been lifted in Belgium following the country's recovery of its ASF-free status.

In 2020, Russian agricultural product export increased 20%, reaching historical records.

The Chinese government has published a guide to help pig producers identify and test for ASF variant strains.

The Chinese government will be cracking down on the use of this beta-agonist in animals with the launch of a three-month special rectification action.

Pork shortage and rising prices prompt increase in imports of pork products.

EU pigmeat trade proved resilient, resulting in continuing high export levels. How will production and exports evolve in 2021?

The CMVP finds it unnecessary to establish a maximum residue limit (MRL) for the use of lidocaine in piglets.

Live pig production recovers steadily, pork prices fall for 7 consecutive weeks.

This is the first confirmed African swine fever outbreak outside Leyte province.

Increased food, feed, and industrial use will increase total grain consumption.

As of March 1, there were 74.8 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms.

The regulation will strengthen the reliability and transparency of the scientific studies submitted to EFSA and reinforce the governance of the Authority to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Pork production in Mato Grosso do Sul grew between 2014 and 2020 at a rate well above the Brazilian average.

The objective is to prevent pigs from contracting one or more diseases by adopting specific status and controls.

While Korea’s overall demand for pork remains strong, imports of these products have declined as a result of the global pandemic.

Overall, there were 1,191 or 0.32% of non-compliant samples out of the 368,594 targeted samples in 2019.

In a video conference, the Animal Health Troika exchanged views on the way forward in the fight against African swine fever.

The EU-27 pig inventory increased by 2% last year. Spain, Europe's leading pig producer, accounts for more than 22% of the European pig population.

Despite a production contraction, pig meat exports surged for a second successive year. The FAO summarizes the production and trade performance of the global pig meat sector.

OIE-WAHIS will make information about animal health more easily available and usable to everyone who needs it.

The first outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs in 2021 has affected a farm with nearly 16,000 animals.

The government has approved an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act to carry out controls on carcasses at by-product processing plants.

The penalty would be increased from 1 year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros to 3 years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros.

African swine fever is actively influencing pork markets around the world, creating many areas of uncertainty – mainly in China, but also in Germany. The implications of ASF for world pork trade are a major swing factor in global pork markets.

The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony reaches 812.

Vietnam will follow a timeline to phase out the preventative use in livestock of antibiotics that are medically important for humans.

Canada is still contending with backlogged pigs from slaughterhouse shut-downs due to COVID-19. Find out what implications this will have on 2021 production and trade.

USDA and CFIA establish a protocol to minimize trade disruptions in the event of an ASF detection in feral swine.

Squeezed between weakening pork prices and skyrocketing feed prices, will Ukrainian pork producers be able to sustain growth throughout 2021?

As foodservice and tourism activities resume after a slow year due to COVID-19, how will Australian pork production and consumption fare in 2021?

Favorable results from the OIE technical analysis will be voted upon in May.