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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.

European countries have substantially reduced sales of veterinary antibiotics, which translates into a lower risk of bacteria becoming resistant in people and animals.

The pig feed sector was most severely affected in 2023, experiencing a further decline of almost 2.5 million tons.

The Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules during transport in 20 years.

The Mexican market was officially inaugurated recently with the authorization of seven Brazilian plants, whose first shipments were made in February.

The fifth stage of the campaign continues until December 12, with vaccinators visiting properties throughout the state.

Several restrictions have been removed in the newly defined outer area.

A collaborative study conducted among researchers from Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, and the United States revealed that resistance genes -Rps- to soybean stem and root rot lost efficiency.

The aim is to combat the overpopulation of wild boar, an exotic, invasive species with no natural predators, which has caused damage to farming.

This year 333 celebrated its 25th anniversary. Let's look back and see how the industry has evolved in the top-producing countries over the past 25 years.

In the third quarter of 2023 alone, Vietnam exported 5.78 thousand tons of meat and meat products, worth 28.37 million USD and imported 195.09 thousand tons of meat and meat products, worth 397.16 million USD.

Exports resume for canned beef and pork and beef and pork extracts.

Italy leads European countries in decreasing the use of antimicrobials.

FAO's annual data compilation offers insights into the current global trends in primary crops.

The outbreak occurred on a backyard farm. The state of Piauí is not part of the CSF-free zone.

South Korea only allows pork and beef from Areas Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease without Vaccination.

Animal protein production will keep growing in 2024, but at a slower pace, as margins remain tight.

The FAO’s Statistical Yearbook offers insights into global trends in meat production.

ASF cases have been increasing since the beginning of August and are expected to continue in the near future.

In light of outbreaks of African swine fever in Sweden, Norway is aiming to eradicate its wild boar population as a prevention measure.

The country will launch the third batch of central pork reserve purchasing and storage work within the year.

African swine fever (ASF) spread from Europe to China in 2018—one of the largest animal disease incidents ever. The outbreak reduced China’s pork supply, and Chinese pork prices more than doubled to reach record levels.

Export values decreased for pigmeat as exported volumes declined by 18%.

Philippines pork imports are down this year.