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EMPRES-i+ aims to improve intelligence, forecasting and early warning, enabling countries to monitor animal disease spread and risk of new outbreaks.

Polypeptide antibiotics and 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins reached their lowest level since 2011, but fluoroquinolones increased slightly.

These amendments establish proactive measures that recognize the importance of biosecurity practices and ensure that biosecurity zones are protected.

MEPs present plans revamping the EU’s food systems, to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint.

As part of its "Farm to Fork" strategy, the Commission has launched a public consultation on the review of animal welfare legislation.

This is the first evidence of African swine fever outside the district of Görlitz in the State of Saxony.

Rabobank report says additional investment needed to limit risk and satisfy growing demand.

These results are mainly due to the increase in shipments to important markets.

In August Mexico imported 47% more U.S. pork compared to the same period last year.

The industry is facing difficult circumstances brought about by the impacts of the pandemic and the global pressures facing supply chains worldwide.

The country's pork production and pig inventory continue to increase.

During the meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture, 19 member states requested aid for the pig meat sector.

Spain continued to hit record levels in production and exports in 2020. USDA forecasts Spanish pork industry trends for 2021 and 2022.

The framework has been approved to detect, contain, and prevent African swine fever in the Americas.

Belgium regains an important export market following the recovery of its ASF-free status.

The UK's pig industry is facing slaughter backlogs and export bans in the midst of COVID-19 and Brexit challenges.

During the last Council of Ministers of Agriculture, the Danish delegation provided information to ministers regarding the future revision of EU legislation on animal welfare.

New CSF cases in the north of the state have been reported to the OIE.

The CO₂ industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses, including slaughterhouses, have access to a sustainable supply of CO₂.

As of October 1, the state of Brandenburg will pay €150 for each wild boar hunted in the ASF restricted areas.

According to the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, the number of ASF outbreaks in the country is down from last year, but the risk of disease spread remains.

According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices declined in September while ovine and bovine prices increased.

Record shipments to Mexico and strong growth in several other markets helped offset the expected slowdown in muscle cut exports to China.