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A new decree will come into effect on May 15, authorizing the movement of walkers and cyclists in ASF-infected areas of the forest.

The FAO Meat Price index registered the fourth consecutive monthly decline.

The Singapore market for canned meat and egg products, has been opened to Russia, which will put together a list of exporting companies for approval.

The Agrifood and Fisheries Information Service forecasts a 20.5% increase in Mexican pork exports.

The producer organisation VEZG has decided to suspend the sow price quote until June 6.

According to the NPPC, the United States pork harvest capacity is down nearly 40 percent leaving nowhere for market-ready hogs to go.

Unlike human medicine, veterinary medicine has not previously had a regulatory framework that would allow telemedicine practices.

The DLG expert committee has certified the first three isoflurane anesthesia devices for the castration of piglets.

A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.

Exports to China are up by 77% and account for 60% of total European pork product exports.

Vion and Westfleisch have had to temporarily close some of their plants due to COVID-19 infecting their employees.

In late April, nearly one-third of slaughterhouses reduced production or closed, and hog prices were forced prices down 35%.

The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.

How sponsors can report shortages to the FDA and steps to take to avoid discontinuance or interruption of animal drugs and their components.

For the first time the average pigs born alive per litter surpassed 14 pigs. Live weight and growth rate increased for growing and finishing pigs.

Underpinned by record production, US pork exports completed a tremendous first quarter with new March records for volume and value.

Many slaughterhouses are now back online, at least in some capacity, following outbreaks of COVID-19 among employees.

Aimed at managers and staff on pig operations, the guide is intended to help make decisions: which animals should be euthanized and which method of euthanasia to use depending on the type of animal.

SENASA facilitates deadlines and paperwork required for agricultural producers, thus allowing operations to continue for the entire food production chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global meat production fell by 1.0 percent after two decades of steady growth. Global meat exports rose by 6.8 percent – the fastest year-on-year expansion since 2012.

The Dalian Commodity Exchange has been approved to carry out hog futures trading.

The USDA will purchase an additional $30 million in pork to support pig producers and feed Americans in need.

India has confirmed the presence of ASF in the state of Assam.

Initially, a pilot project will be carried out providing support to ten selected public consortia throughout Brazil.

A new tool developed by IFPRI monitors restrictions in food trade and assesses their impacts for food availability.

Due to the extraordinary disruptions in market flow caused by closed slaughterhouses, IPIC has developed strategies to slow market hog growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The procedures will be carried out in the Integrated System of Products and Agricultural Establishments (Sipeagro).

The volume of exports from France increased in 2019 (+ 60,000 CWE, an increase of 9.4%) to around 702,000 CWE

The plant is to retool operations to humanely euthanize hogs in light of several plant closures leaving producers with no other options.

13 ASF outbreaks have been reported since March this year, most of which involved illegal transportation and sale of live pigs.

In light of shut-downs due to COVID-19, this tool shows the locations of pig slaughterhouses, their capacity, and operating status.

Tuesday afternoon, the European Union and Mexico concluded the last outstanding element of the negotiation of their new trade agreement.

The OIE has confirmed wild boar ELISA positive for Aujeszky's disease in Beaulon (Allier).

President Trump is signing an Executive Order providing the authority to ensure the continued supply of beef, pork, and poultry to the American people.

China's pork prices have kept retreating over the past weeks as hog production gradually picks up and starts trending upward.

The new National Incident Coordination Center will help identify alternative markets if a producer is unable to move animals, and if necessary, advise on depopulation and disposal methods.

China is making progress in resuming hog production, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

The Illinois plant produces 3% of US fresh pork and employs 1,700 people.

Ample global stocks, sizeable 2019/2020 harvest in the EU, and good prospects in the Americas for the next crop should allow a satisfactory supply of the market in the coming months.

The company shutters two facilities affecting 5,000 workers in Iowa and Indiana to keep team members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa produces about one third of US pork. This study reports the economic impact that the COVID-19 epidemic is expected to have on different agricultural sectors.

This effort is part of a $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite high prices, pigmeat production growth will be limited by environmental restrictions and remaining ASF risk. Due to Covid-19, live animal transport could be restricted.

In just 3 months, 4,476 outbreaks of ASF in wild boar have been reported to the ADNS, over half of the total number of outbreaks in 2019.

The plant employs 2,000 people and slaughters 20,000 hogs per day.

Free State of Saxony is strengthening its prevention measures against ASF by implementing new regulations which entered into force on April 16, 2020.

First quarter statistics show pork prices continue to drop as the China restocks its pig herd. The breeding sow census is up almost 10%.

Pork is the main Spanish agricultural product exported to China, whose sales amounted to 1.26 billion dollars, representing 55% of the total agricultural exports from Spain to China.

More than half of the volume put up for auction on the first day (200 thousand tons) was sold.

These veterinary professionals work in the ante and post mortem inspection lines in slaughterhouses.

Joint Statement of the EU-27 Ministers for Agriculture regarding the response needed at European level, under the Common Agricultural Policy, to the COVID-19 crisis

During the first trimester the number of pigs slaughtered increased by 35,000 compared to 2019, and the slaughter weight increased by almost 1 kg.

The head of Agriculture and representatives of the pig sector reviewed actions to promote domestic pork production and consumption, and to boost exports.

During the health crisis, CFIA will train and recruit inspectors, allow remote inspections, and make restaurant food available in grocery stores.

With a total of 57 authorized companies, Spain is the world's leading exporter of pork and pork products to China.

Given that Colombian production is insufficient, the suspension of tariffs will increase supply capacity for feed production.

Olymel will be reopening its Yamachiche plant following a two-week shutdown.

The Ministry reminds stakeholders of the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing adequate biosecurity measures on farms.

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.