Spain: 32% of farms raise pigs as their main economic activity
Of the 53,105 farms registered, 17,060 fall into this economic category (32.12%).
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Vietnam: New task force monitors pig production chain "from the barn doors to the consumer"
An interdisciplinary inspection team chaired by the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been established to monitor every aspect of the pork production chain.
Argentina sees increased pork exports
In the first half of 2020, Argentine exports of meat (14%), fruit (22%) and vegetables (15%) grew compared to the same period last year.
Spain: Veterinary antibiotics sales fall in 2019
Total human use of antibiotics in Spain fell by 5.4 % in 2019, while sales of veterinary antibiotics fell by 13.6 % in the same period.
Brazil: Santa Catarina leads national pork exports in first half of 2020
The largest pork producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, continues to increase shipments in 2020.
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Boosting agriculture in the Americas: ministers agree on 11 points
Food security, post-pandemic economic recovery, and boosting agrifood supply chains were some of the issues addressed in the meeting attended by 31 ministries of agriculture in the Americas.
Colombia commits to sustainable pig farming using biogas
The Ministry of Environment and Porkcolombia present the "Biogas Guide for the Colombian Pig Industry."
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NewsWhat are the main challenges in eradicating ASF?
There are several issues that make it difficult to eradicate ASF in the affected countries.
Rabobank anticipates reduced global pork supply in 2020
COVID-19 has shaken the global pork industry, disrupting the supply chain and causing various challenges.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up in first trimester of 2020
The positive trade balance of EU27 agrifood was boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat, and coarse grains in the first four months of 2020.
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A mid-year look at China's recovering pig industry
The sow herd is recovering, pork prices are rising, and ASF outbreaks have remained under control during the first half of 2020.
Tönnies increases base weight, adjusts payments for its Rheda slaughterhouse
Due to the increased weight of the slaughter animals, Tönnies has increased the base weight.
Germany builds new fence to prevent ASF entering from Poland
The new 62-km fence has been constructed near the border between the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Poland.
German slaughterhouse Tönnies reopens after COVID-19 shutdown
In a provisional opening, the plant should be able to start work July 17. No more than 10,000 animals may be slaughtered in the probationary period.
China released pork from central reserves
The Ministry of Commerce and relevant departments released pork from central reserves.
Colombia: CSF suspected in Bolivar
As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).
Global action needed now to halt spread of ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.
Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.