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More than 50 scientists, managers, businessmen, and manufacturers attended the launching event of the Vietnam Pig Operation (VPO), marking a turning point in promoting the sustainable development of the pig industry in Vietnam.

An investment in the UK’s main research and laboratory testing facility will bolster the country's fight against animal disease.

Federal government reinforces pig farming with PAC funds.

Global wheat, barley, sorghum, and rice prices declined in November while maize prices remained stable.

The CVMP will re-evaluate dosages of first-line veterinary antibiotics to improve their efficacy and limit bacterial resistance.

Listeriosis cases reached their highest level since 2007, while campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU.

These proposals aim to strengthen farmers' position and restore the trust between actors in the agri-food supply chain.

The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.

The recent opening incorporates products that are especially valued in Asian markets.

The decline was mainly due to lower international pig meat prices.

U.S. pork exports were up year-over-year in October, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), well-positioned to set annual volume and value records in 2024.

Growth in Guatemala’s pork imports outpaced domestic production gains during the past two decades, resulting in import volume overtaking production tonnage in 2021

The European Commission officially launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.

EU deforestation rules are postponed until 2025, giving companies more time to adapt and maintain environmental targets.

New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) they need to be used alongside other measures for maximum effectiveness.

The restriction on frozen pork exports has been lifted and chilled pork exports approved.

Three outbreaks on farms have affected a total of 1701 susceptible animals.

The Project Management Board “Establishing smart farms and enhancing pig farming value chains in Ninh Binh province, Vietnam” organized a consultation workshop on the Master Plan on smart farming.

The contraction in production in China, coupled with marginal declines in Thailand and Canada, is expected to offset growth in other key producing regions.

The growth is principally driven by anticipated demand increases in the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Philippines.

According to investigations, the carcass arrived on the banks of the Rhine River from the existing African swine fever restriction zone, therefore, no new restriction zones will be established.

The new Commission, approved by the European Parliament and chaired by Ursula von der Leyen, took office on December 1.

Argentina's National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) and Chile's Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) are promoting the use of electronic health certification in the international trade of livestock products.

The National Food Safety and Quality Service (SENASA), part of the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation, is celebrating 32 years at the helm of a critical mission: safeguarding the country's agricultural health and agri-food safety.