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The Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) and the private meat sector sign an agreement to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials in animal production.

The Brazilian state is expected see a 275% increase in pork export revenue.

U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying 2020’s record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Swine population in both backyard farms and commercial farms posted decreases of 5.4% and 27.0%, respectively.

On 21 December 2020, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) approved Belgium's self-declaration of ASF-free status

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Julia Klöckner, is promoting the welfare-friendly conversion of livestock husbandry in Germany.

The progress report shows that a number of AMR initiatives have been continued or put in place in recent months.

Ministers agreed on the importance of an EU harmonised nutrition labelling at front-of-pack and in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.

Sustainability concerns are expected to drive EU meat markets over the coming decade, pushing lower consumption per capita, more efficient production systems with fewer animals, and reduced exports of live animals.

Building on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, the Commission plans to develop a set of procedures to be followed in times of crisis.

This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses.

The COVID-19 pandemic and African Swine Fever continue to dampen feed demand in the Philippines.

France is currently not self-sufficient in the production of plant proteins, and is launching a national strategy for their development. Production is expected to increase by 40% over the next three years.

A common EU label on animal welfare would increase credibility and transparency and would enable consumers to make more informed choices.

Canada breaks records with exports of pork and pork products in both volume and value in first three quarters. Get the details here:

The export values of EU pig meat experienced remarkable growth, rising by €1.98 billion.

The cost of pork (excluding boneless pork) from January to October 2020 increased by almost 4%.

For the first time, Quebec pork producers may have to export piglets and slaughter hogs to the United States.

The new FMD status would open up international markets for pork produced in Rio Grande do Sul.

On January 8, the DCE will begin trading futures for live pigs.

New studies from the National Pork Board detail how the U.S. can become a choice supplier of pork to Vietnam and the Philippines.

The number of pieces exported during the first nine months of this year has suffered a decrease of 4.69% compared to the same period last year. The main markets in terms of value are Germany and France, followed by Portugal and Italy.

New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.

Officials from Peru's veterinary service visited pig and cattle farms in Colombia with the aim of reopening their market to receive these Colombian products.

Salmonella monitoring and reduction measures have taken effect over the years on German pig farms.

This year, Russia will produce 4.3 million tons of pork (slaughter weight), which is 9.7% more than last year, the National Union of Pig Breeders predicts.

The fence is an important measure to control African swine fever in Germany and is currently being built along the entire German-Polish border.

From January to September, Spanish exports of meat and offal to Vietnam reached a record 19.2 million euros, led mainly by pork.

The Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture wanted to analyze, together with her counterparts from the Federal States, the possible measures to alleviate the crisis suffered by German pig farmers.

The government will establish cold storage warehouses complete with meat-cutting facilities in an effort to support the pig sector following adverse ASF outbreaks in the country.

Wild boar and domestic pigs tested positive for Aujeszky's disease in Haute-Marne and Allier.

The construction of the double fence of the first white zone in the Oder-Spree and Spree-Neisse districts has been completed.

In the interest of improving animal welfare, UK government unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.

Several projects include improving diagnostic testing for high concern diseases, including African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease.

The number of head slaughtered between January and October has increased by 3% over the same period last year.

China already accounts for 62.3% of total exports of pork and pork products from the EU.

A summary of the ASF situation in Asia and the Pacific presented at the recent meting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever.

An update on the surveillance in wild boar and domestic pigs presented at the virtual meeting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever.

A new search database, GIview, for all geographical indications protected at European Union level has launched.

For the ongoing marketing year, a lower demand for compound feed is expected, as reflected in a lower demand for cereals and oilseed meals.

Export volume of pork and pork products increased by 42% between January and September 2020.

ASF in Germany has significantly reduced the number of Danish slaughter pigs destined for Germany, increasing the number of pigs to be slaughtered by Danish Crown, which has been forced to set two different prices.

China continues to be the main receiver and the state of Santa Catarina remains the main Brazilian exporter.

The state crisis team for the control of African swine fever in Brandenburg discussed further action.

Production volume of cooled or chilled beef, pork, lamb, goat, and horse meat from January-October 2020 increased by 11.4% compared to the same period in 2019.

The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.

The European Commission has published Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729 on the monitoring and reporting of antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic and commensal bacteria, which repeals Commission Implementing Decision 2013/652/EU.

From January to September, the production of slaughter pigs increased by 10.4% compared to the previous year and amounted to 3.9 million tons (live weight).

During the period from 2017 to 2019, India increased its imports of fresh and frozen pork.

RUMA reports antibiotic usage in the UK pig sector has dropped by 60%, but aims to further reduce use by 2024.

Legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes into law.

The declaration comes after over 12 months without declared outbreaks of ASF in recent wild boar carcasses.

Production is 4.6% higher compared to the 2019/2020 season. In relation to the volume estimated last month, there was an increase of 269,000 tons.

Following recognition of the equivalence of the Spanish inspection system for pig meat and offal, Spanish establishments are able to export these products to Peru.

The surplus in the agrifood product trade balance increases in Mexico. Pork was one of the products with the highest international demand.

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly threatening global agri-food systems and food security. FAO calls on livestock farmers to fight against AMR.

Pig farmers in China are actively restocking their farms and expanding operations following African swine fever outbreaks.

Hog slaughter in Canada is up slightly from 2019 while exports have increased 18% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2020.

Animal and feed transport vehicles from certain third countries with a risk of foot-and-mouth disease must be inspected upon return to the EU.

The total number of ASF cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 156.