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Pigs on farm with 3200 susceptible animals test positive for ASF.

Compared to the same period a year ago, there was a 4.6% increase in pigs, primarily sows.

Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.

In 2019, Spain became the Philippines' largest pork supplier, further increasing its leading position in 2020.

Worldwide cereal stocks are set to drop sharply this year as global trade increases.

Global pork supply will grow in Asia and North and South America, but face more challenges in Europe.

Last week the number of pigs intended for slaughter accumulating in German pens was reduced to about 880,000 animals.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever in Saxony, the State has issued general decrees defining the new restriction zones.

Highest growth was shown in pork production, up 11.9% year-on-year.

China introduces measures to guarantee sufficient pork supplies during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.

Tax on wheat, barley, and maize exports seeks to halt a sustained upward trend in domestic prices for food staples.

Reducing tail docking in pigs is on the agenda for Ireland's first over-arching Animal Welfare Strategy.

Average hog prices in Alberta were down 9% from 2019.

The outbreak in Guangdong is suspected to be due to illegal transportation.

Results are in for China's yearly total pork and grain production. Find out how the year fared for China.

At least 54,000 metric tons of imported pork is scheduled to arrive, and the government has capped prices in the National Capital Region.

A wild boar has been confirmed positive for African swine fever, found outside the risk area but within the existing buffer zone.

The group aims to catalyze global attention and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance across all sectors and ensure the availability of important medicines for the future.

In the last decade, the number of pig farms in Germany has decreased by 47%.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products remain unstoppable with a 19% increase between January and October 2020.

Next week, the Ministerial Order authorizing the restocking of pig farms in areas affected by ASF will come into force.

The Code aims to shape a path for the collective role of the actors along the food chain in the transition towards a more sustainable EU food system.

As compensation for the costs incurred by castration with anesthesia, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture and the Livestock and Meat Producers' Association recommend a surcharge of at least four euros per castrated male piglet.

While exports to China have shown a significant increase, sales to the other major destinations have fallen.

To date, no Act lays down the minimum requirements necessary for the uniform application of the article requiring farms to receive animal health visits.

Driven by trade to China, the EU exported 36% more pig meat in the first 10 months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Iloilo bans the entry of livestock vehicles without proper certification and Northern Samar bans the entry of live hogs.

The Commission has authorised five genetically modified crops and renewed the authorisation for three maize crops.

Standards have been laid out for this growing sector in China, including labeling requirements.

Eastern Visayas' first ASF case confirmed in Leyte town. Over 500 hogs culled.

All forecasts indicate that China will significantly increase its corn imports, placing it among the world's largest importers.

Mexican agricultural and fisheries production in 2020 increased by 1%. Pork also saw increases.

Despite the recovery of the pig population, China continues to increase its pork imports, reaching 4 million tonnes, double the imports from 2019.

The province's ASF-free status has allowed local hog raisers to supply live pigs to Luzon, which has been affected by ASF.

Exports of Canadian pork and pork products saw a significant increase in the first 10 months of 2020.

Vietnam's animal feed production is up over 5% as the pig census reaches levels 85% of those prior to the ASF outbreak.

Department of Agriculture to allot P400-M for hog repopulation in ASF-cleared areas.

Twelve Dutch companies to develop growth model for the pig farming sector in China starting with construction of a Research Test & Training Centre.

United States breeding hog and market hog inventories are down from last year.

A summary of the FDA's annual report on antimicrobials sold or distributed in 2019 for use in food-producing animals.

Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have increased considerably (+17%) while German imports of Dutch piglets have decreased.

Hungary becomes the first country affected by African swine fever with which Japan has agreed on regionalization.

Belpork vzw has launched a new quality system that combines Certus and Codiplan Plus, uniting all players within the pig sector.

The Government of China has issued a directive to establish strict restrictions on converting farmland to other types of land, such as for forestry and gardens.

According to preliminary results, just under 26 million pigs were housed in Germany as of November 3, 2020.

Government to give cash aid to 736 pig farmers affected by ASF in North Cotabato province.

President Vladimir Putin has extended the Russian food embargo until December 31, 2021.

The pig census is already at 90% of normal levels prior to the ASF outbreaks.

The EU reported 11,000 cases of ASF in wild boar, almost 4,000 more than the previous year. In contrast, the number of outbreaks in domestic animals has decreased.

Suspected ASF in a wild boar carcass found in Potsdam Groß Glienicke was not confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory.

Today, the government announced that it is lifting the suspension of corn exports which was imposed on December 30.

UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.

European Food Safety Authority guidance on the information applicants need to include for the renewal of the authorisation of feed additives.

A wild boar carcass suspected to be positive for ASF has been found in Potsdam, about 100 km away from the current restricted areas.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced the temporary suspension of corn exports to ensure adequate supplies as a raw material, such as for animal feed production.

Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.

A total of €182.9 million has been allocated to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU in 2021.

Total pig meat exports in the world are forecast to reach 11.1 million t in 2020, up 16% year-on-year.

China's total grain output was 669.49 million tons, an increase of 0.9% compared with that in 2019.

Total EU agricultural area will reduce slightly, but increased crop yields will remain production stable.