Swine news - Present

From January to first week of July 2020, countries have reported to the ADNS a total of 7185 cases of ASF in wild boar.

UK Government steps-up its campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever.

The Ministry of Commerce and relevant departments released pork from central reserves.

As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).

Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.

The Council adopted decisions on the signature of the agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of China on geographical indications (GIs).

The Senate adopted an unprecedented mesure to combat "veterinary deserts" - the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.

The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.

The wholesale pork price has been continuously rising for the last 6 weeks after its 15-week decline that started at the beginning of the year.

Active ASF cases are down from the beginning of the year, but still high compared to last year.

An overview of the African swine fever outbreak situation in wild boar and domestic pigs for Asia, Africa, and Europe, according to reporting to the OIE.

Pigmeat production is expected to increase slightly in 2020. It will be supported by favourable prices, return of consumer demand and solid export prospects.

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on the prospects for developing a vaccine against African swine fever virus in the Russian Federation.

Currently, Mexico exports frozen pork to China. Expanding to fresh chilled meat would be a major advancement.

A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.

The first 3 cases of ASF in backyard pigs this year have been confirmed in Kuldīgas.

With census repopulation and pork consumption resuming post-pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts the pork supply will continue to improve.

A modern breeding base helped pig production in January-May 2020 increase by 11.6%.

ROSPORC is a digital marketplace that will allow the formation of reference values for each type of operation.

Pork sales increased by over 46%.

The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.

A feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for Pseudorabies (PRV).

The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, presented to the FAO Council a second set of measures to reform the UN agency.

Russian pig production has increased 1.3 times in the last 5 years.

The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.

Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.

Russian grain production in 2020 may reach 122.5 million tons.

This new program adds to the nation’s level of protection against this devastating disease. In the event of an outbreak, officials would decide if and how to use the available vaccine.

Figures suggest that the production of pigmeat in the EU was not immediately affected by the containment measures for the COVID-19 pandemic.

New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an action plan for controlling temperatures in animal transportation during the summer of 2020, which affects transports longer than 8 hours.

During the first quarter of 2020, the EU27 agri-food trade was up 4.7% from Q1 of 2019, despite the COVID-19 pandemic developing.

The industrial production of compound feed totaled 26,278,430 t in 2019, representing a 3.8% increase from 2018, and making Spain the leading producer of animal feed in Europe.

Does “agri-bashing” impact farmers’ moods? The EU Farmers’ Confidence
Barometer conducted an initial survey to assess the reality of this concept.

MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.

In light of amending the Fertiliser Ordinance comes the uniform designation of nitrate-polluted areas in Germany.

USDA reviewed the proposed Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection rule to determine whether FSIS’ worker safety analysis complied with applicable rulemaking requirements.

Federal and state governments and the meat industry discuss readjustment along the entire chain: improved animal welfare, fair prices, and better working conditions.

US red meat is eligible for export to Bolivia as of June 10.

Antibiotic usage in veal calves and pigs decreased compared to 2018.

After strong growth in the 1960s and 1970s, per capita meat consumption stabilized in the 1980s and has been declining since the early 1990s.

Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.

APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.

In the period January - April 2020, pork exports to China more than doubled.

The new Ontario bill prohibits individuals from entering farms and other livestock facilities without prior consent in order to protect animals and farm personnel.

African swine fever mortality has increased drastically in two states.

For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.

On Friday, MEPs increased the crisis support that EU states should soon be able to pay to farmers and agri-food SMEs from the EU rural development fund.

During the first three months of 2020, the volume of French pork exports to the EU and third countries increased.

Pork consumption has increased by more than 40% over the last 5 years.

Cereal, coarse grains, and oilseeds outlook from the FAO Biannual Report on Global Food Markets.

Under Resolution 7,The OIE World Assembly of Delegates established four separate zones to preserve the country's FMD-free status with vaccination.

The previously earned status was restored for most of the country, improving its export possibilities.

For over 14 months, there have been no positive cases of ASF virus in domestic, free-ranging, or wild pigs on the island of Sardinia.

Vietnam has drastically implemented pig herd restocking and breeding efforts following African swine fever outbreaks.

Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.

Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.

The village is located in a region where many dead boars were found and where ASF was confirmed.

The Tönnies administration together with the Gütersloh district authorities decided on Wednesday to temporarily close the Rheda meat processing plant.