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United States breeding hog and market hog inventories are down from last year.

A summary of the FDA's annual report on antimicrobials sold or distributed in 2019 for use in food-producing animals.

Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have increased considerably (+17%) while German imports of Dutch piglets have decreased.

Hungary becomes the first country affected by African swine fever with which Japan has agreed on regionalization.

Belpork vzw has launched a new quality system that combines Certus and Codiplan Plus, uniting all players within the pig sector.

The Government of China has issued a directive to establish strict restrictions on converting farmland to other types of land, such as for forestry and gardens.

According to preliminary results, just under 26 million pigs were housed in Germany as of November 3, 2020.

Government to give cash aid to 736 pig farmers affected by ASF in North Cotabato province.

President Vladimir Putin has extended the Russian food embargo until December 31, 2021.

The pig census is already at 90% of normal levels prior to the ASF outbreaks.

The EU reported 11,000 cases of ASF in wild boar, almost 4,000 more than the previous year. In contrast, the number of outbreaks in domestic animals has decreased.

Suspected ASF in a wild boar carcass found in Potsdam Groß Glienicke was not confirmed by the National Reference Laboratory.

Today, the government announced that it is lifting the suspension of corn exports which was imposed on December 30.

UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.

European Food Safety Authority guidance on the information applicants need to include for the renewal of the authorisation of feed additives.

A wild boar carcass suspected to be positive for ASF has been found in Potsdam, about 100 km away from the current restricted areas.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced the temporary suspension of corn exports to ensure adequate supplies as a raw material, such as for animal feed production.

Investment will protect and enhance animal welfare, biosecurity and food supply chain.

A total of €182.9 million has been allocated to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU in 2021.

Total pig meat exports in the world are forecast to reach 11.1 million t in 2020, up 16% year-on-year.

China's total grain output was 669.49 million tons, an increase of 0.9% compared with that in 2019.

Total EU agricultural area will reduce slightly, but increased crop yields will remain production stable.

The Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) and the private meat sector sign an agreement to promote the responsible use of antimicrobials in animal production.

The Brazilian state is expected see a 275% increase in pork export revenue.