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The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.

Rates of import duty on pork products reduced to address the impact of ASF on the country’s hog industry.

A sizeable proportion of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still resistant to antibiotics commonly used in humans and animals.

Poultry and pig meat quotations increased, underpinned by a fast pace of imports by Asian countries.

The National Union of Pig Producers lowered its forecast for pork production in 2021 due to outbreaks of ASF in large companies.

Efforts intensify to encourage the hog raisers severely affected by ASF to resume business and subsequently stabilize pork supply and prices,

What were the drivers behind record exports to markets including China, Japan, and Mexico? Looking ahead, how will this change?

Emergency response initiated after pig washed ashore tested positive for African swine fever.

See the current African swine fever situation by country in this update from the FAO.

The resulting balance of trade for 2020 stood at a surplus of €62 billion, an increase of 3% compared to 2019.

This compartmentalization ensures that ASF-free pigs can be distributed to other areas.

The government’s P600-million swine repopulation program is set to launch.

The European Commission has approved an aid package for pig farmers in the Walloon region affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Certain ASF prevention measures have been lifted in Belgium following the country's recovery of its ASF-free status.

In 2020, Russian agricultural product export increased 20%, reaching historical records.

The Chinese government has published a guide to help pig producers identify and test for ASF variant strains.

The Chinese government will be cracking down on the use of this beta-agonist in animals with the launch of a three-month special rectification action.

Pork shortage and rising prices prompt increase in imports of pork products.

EU pigmeat trade proved resilient, resulting in continuing high export levels. How will production and exports evolve in 2021?

Live pig production recovers steadily, pork prices fall for 7 consecutive weeks.

This is the first confirmed African swine fever outbreak outside Leyte province.

Increased food, feed, and industrial use will increase total grain consumption.

As of March 1, there were 74.8 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms.