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U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying 2020’s record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Swine population in both backyard farms and commercial farms posted decreases of 5.4% and 27.0%, respectively.

On 21 December 2020, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) approved Belgium's self-declaration of ASF-free status

The Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Julia Klöckner, is promoting the welfare-friendly conversion of livestock husbandry in Germany.

The progress report shows that a number of AMR initiatives have been continued or put in place in recent months.

Ministers agreed on the importance of an EU harmonised nutrition labelling at front-of-pack and in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.

Sustainability concerns are expected to drive EU meat markets over the coming decade, pushing lower consumption per capita, more efficient production systems with fewer animals, and reduced exports of live animals.

Building on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, the Commission plans to develop a set of procedures to be followed in times of crisis.

This is the first IGA in an animal that the FDA has approved for both human food consumption and as a source for potential therapeutic uses.

The COVID-19 pandemic and African Swine Fever continue to dampen feed demand in the Philippines.

France is currently not self-sufficient in the production of plant proteins, and is launching a national strategy for their development. Production is expected to increase by 40% over the next three years.

A common EU label on animal welfare would increase credibility and transparency and would enable consumers to make more informed choices.

Canada breaks records with exports of pork and pork products in both volume and value in first three quarters. Get the details here:

The export values of EU pig meat experienced remarkable growth, rising by €1.98 billion.

The cost of pork (excluding boneless pork) from January to October 2020 increased by almost 4%.

For the first time, Quebec pork producers may have to export piglets and slaughter hogs to the United States.

The new FMD status would open up international markets for pork produced in Rio Grande do Sul.

On January 8, the DCE will begin trading futures for live pigs.

New studies from the National Pork Board detail how the U.S. can become a choice supplier of pork to Vietnam and the Philippines.

The number of pieces exported during the first nine months of this year has suffered a decrease of 4.69% compared to the same period last year. The main markets in terms of value are Germany and France, followed by Portugal and Italy.

New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.

Officials from Peru's veterinary service visited pig and cattle farms in Colombia with the aim of reopening their market to receive these Colombian products.

Salmonella monitoring and reduction measures have taken effect over the years on German pig farms.

This year, Russia will produce 4.3 million tons of pork (slaughter weight), which is 9.7% more than last year, the National Union of Pig Breeders predicts.