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EFSA has concluded that the additive can no longer be considered safe in animal feed.

From January to May, Brazilian pork exports grew by 18.44% in volume compared to the same period in 2020.

A third-level warning for an excessive slump in hog prices alerted pig farmers to adjust their plans to stabilize supplies.

Uncontrolled movement of scavenging stray pigs to blame for the first incidence of ASF in the country.

EFSA experts have assessed the role of food producing environments in the emergence and spread of AMR.

New ASF outbreaks in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia prompt redefining and enlarging of restricted zone boundaries.

European Commission launches public consultation on review of the EU marketing standards for agricultural products.

Food and feed trade associations, hauliers, farmers and veterinary and environmental health professional organisations have joined together to propose an urgent new veterinary agreement and streamlined processes to resolve restrictions to exports to the EU, Britain’s largest trading partner.

EU and US take decisive step to end aircraft dispute.

Once this change is made, these important drugs can only be used in animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

The Philippines can start exporting beef, carabeef, pork, chevon, mutton and their by-products to Japan.

Despite a month on month decline in May, production is still up from last year.

Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of U.S. pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Caged animal farming could be phased out in the European Union by 2027, say MEPs

World meat output is forecast to expand despite the many challenges facing meat value chains while global meat trade is seen heading towards a stagnation.

Starting June 21, 2021, piglet producers can apply for financial aid to renovate their farms.

To prevent the movement of infected wild boars, a new general order on animal diseases prohibits hunting in the entire Frankfurt (Oder) area.

These are amongst the main findings published by the European Commission in the monthly trade report for January-February 2021.

Industrial compound feed production in the EU remained stable in 2020 despite the combined effect of the spread of animal diseases and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese authorities have released a work plan to improve the mechanism for adjusting pork reserves as part of efforts to stabilize the market as it has seen frequent fluctuations.

The largest pork-producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, maintains export growth.

In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.

EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever spreading through outdoor pig farms and has proposed biosecurity and control measures for outdoor farms in ASF-affected areas of the EU.

The Food Industry Association (VdEW) and the Food, Beverage and Catering Union (NGG) reached an agreement during negotiations on minimum wages for meat industry workers.