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The plant is one of the largest pork processing facilities in the U.S.

An updated list of surface disinfectants that are effective against the virus causing COVID-19.

How would African swine fever (ASF) in the United States impact its economy?

According to the National Union of Pig Breeders, the industry showed significant growth in the first quarter of 2020, continuing the positive trend of 2019.

The outbreak is near the German border, threatening the spread of ASF to Germany.

A new paper by CAST analyzes why is it so difficult to recruit and retain food animal veterinarians and looks at possible solutions.

US companies Tyson and Cargill have temporarily closed some of their processing plants due to the presence of COVID-19 in several of their employees.

99.71% of meat and livestock product samples tested were found to be in compliance with regulations.

Over the last 5 years, Nicaragua has shown steady growth in pig production.

After more than seven years of efforts by the Under-Secretariat for International Economic Relations, the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) and the sector, Chile's poultry and pig processing plants have finally been authorized for export to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

U.S. pork exports posted the third largest month on record in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats, and ferrets.

As China rebuilds its swine herd, pigs are being transported illegally - the culprit for the 8 most recent ASF cases. The government is taking a stand.

Ministers and secretaries of agriculture, food, livestock, fisheries and rural development of 25 countries signed a statement detailing measures to ensure sufficient food during the crisis.

This temporary closure will affect nearly 1,000 employees.

In an effort to ensure the safe supply of meat and pork in the domestic market during the COVID-19 epidemic, China approves hundreds of new companies for import.

In a virtual and face-to-face work meeting, the Secretary of Agriculture, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, ratified the priority for the Mexican Government to coordinate inter-institutional efforts with production and commercial chains for a sufficient supply to the markets.

African swine fever was found in 396 free ranging pigs in the Southern Highlands.

The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.

Like Colombia, other countries in the world have adopted flexible measures to facilitate import and export procedures, in view of the situation caused by the COVID-19.

Facing the current economic conditions in the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries, the Ministry sets measures aimed at keeping the food market stability to meet the domestic demand for grain and its processed products.

Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.

The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.

Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.

African swine fever continues to negatively affect both backyard and commercial hog holdings in Romania. High pork prices in the EU curbed pork meat and live-piglet imports in Romania during the latter half of 2019.

A new tool to assist with farm crisis planning can give you the peace of mind knowing you have a plan against any emergency that limits supplies or personnel.

Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev signed the Directive “On urgent measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infection”

The Commission has started an evaluation of the EU Strategy for Protection and Welfare of Animals (2012-2015).

The FDA is temporarily not requiring veterinarians to physically examine animals, which is normally required for prescribing extralabel drug use.

The communication on the implementation of "green lanes" states that veterinary medicines are essential goods.

Quarterly hog inventory from the USDA: market, breeding, and weaned pig numbers as of March 1.

Livestock and poultry production increased by 4.7% for January/February.

Pig herds are recovering, and outbreaks of African swine fever are slowing down. When will China fully recover it's pig production?

Frank Yiannas, from the FDA assures that the nation’s food and feed supply is safe and secure despite the pandemic.

Philippine pork production is expected to decline by double digits in 2020, as African swine fever continues to spread. Imports of pork are likely to increase as demand recovers from the decline seen at the end of 2019.

Over 20,000 commercial pigs were affected in the west of the country, the first domestic outbreak in 2020.

South American Ministers of Agriculture discussed the harmonization of standards to ensure the free movement of food and supplies.

China will ramp up its financial support, providing insurance to secure hog production and pork supply.

Canada's swine herd down, but production up in 2020 as the country recovers from PEDv. Pork imports and exports to increase.

China's livestock product and slaughtering sectors have basically resumed work and production as containment of the COVID-19 outbreak is improving in the country, according to the country's agricultural ministry.

Member States should preserve the free circulation of all goods. They should guarantee the supply chain of perishable food products and livestock.

Since September 13, 2018, almost 5,000 wild boar have been tested in the Walloon Region, of which 832 were found ASF positive.

The Directorate General for Animal Rights will aim to promote policies for the protection of animals and their alignment with European legislation.

The European Commission announced that the deadline for submitting applications for aid under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been extended to June 15.

OIE and WVA highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.

China has issued a circular on supporting private enterprises to engage in pork production and develop related industries to ensure market supply.

The Philippines strengthens its position as a destination for Spanish agri-food exports, as pork exports increase.

This report examines the relative costs of production in 17 selected countries, known collectively as InterPIG.

The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.

EFSA’s website is now available in Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

The Commission presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency.

Pigs illegally transported in Sichuan were found to be postive for African swine fever.

Issues related to agriculture, rural areas, and the rural population remain China's top priorities.

Pork production is projected to remain flat in 2020 as the industry struggles to rebound from classical swine fever. The United States expands market share due to lower tariffs.

Cattle and pig farmers can apply for a new grant to improve animal welfare.

The purpose of the dog team is to prevent the entry of African swine fever, among other diseases and plagues that can affect agribusinesses.

The new restriction measures due to COVID-19 in Italy do not affect the transport of live animals or feed.

Transport within the EU generally preserves the welfare of the animals, however, information indicates that most transports leaving the Union do not meet applicable EU rules.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has just updated the interactive tool for viewing antimicrobial resistance data for 2018.