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Japan’s pork production will be steady and imports up slightly to meet stable demand in both its retail and food service sectors.

The new rules will reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and large pig and poultry farms.

The investment will support their role in prevention and preparedness for African swine fever and Foot and Mouth Disease.

The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for notification, consultation, and coordination among APHIS, USDA’s General Counsel, and ENRD.

Decreases in pig, bovine, and sheep production are expected.

This marks the first increase in the FAO Meat Price Index in seven months.

International prices of all major cereals declined month on month.

The modified time-limited trial will continue through January 15, 2025.

The vast majority of Danes are aware of the State Animal Welfare Label "Better animal welfare".

The rise in pork production is forecast to result in a slight increase in exports but lower than usual imports.

Levels of residues from veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food remain low in the European Union, according to the latest report from EFSA.

Florida passed legislature prohibiting the sale of cultivated meat in the state.

In 2023, the EU exported 4.21 million tons of pork and pork products, a value similar to that of 2013, with 4.26 million tons.

After a decline in 2022, exports of pork products increased by 59% in 2023.

The outbreak started in two wild boars in northeast Albania.

Legislation being introduced will make regulations more effective and maintain the UK as an attractive place to market veterinary medicines.

Breeding herd shows no sign of growth.

This revision adjusted the national target number of reproductive sows from 41 million to 39 million.

The EU-funded project ‘WelFarmers’, involving 17 partners from 8 European countries, will award farms with best practices in animal welfare and disseminate the results.

Products produced after the registration date will be accepted for shipment.

Resistance of Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria to commonly used antimicrobials continues to be observed frequently in humans and animals, according to EFSA.

Rapid and structural responses to the crisis situation facing the agricultural sector

Government of Canada announces investment to further strengthen Canada's position in the global pork sector

The responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials needs to be improved in all sectors - human, animal, plant/crop, and environment - to preserve their public health benefits.