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ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.

The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 1016.

As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.

Pig production is positioned as the main driver of growth in Russian meat production.

First quarter exports of Russian agricultural products increased 16% in 2021, reaching $ 7.125 billion.

The European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases ("Animal Health Law") in March 2016 and it is applicable from 21 April 2021.

With more than 620,000 tons of pork exported in the first quarter, China accounted for 80% of the total.

During a bilateral meeting, China and Germany discussed agricultural issues including the effects of African swine fever on trade.

The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.

From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.

ESFA gathers the views of stakeholders in scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.

Just how much was Philippine pork production affected by African swine fever in 2020?

Pig meat shipments fell by nearly a half in January compared to year-ago levels.

Pork shipments exceeded 109 thousand tons in March.

Common agricultural policy generational renewal measures assessed. Direct payment support to young farmers, investment support, and business start-up aid.

New regulations for the transportation of live pigs are implemented as China's pig production recovers.

Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.

Ten pig producer organizations in western France have joined together to form the AOP Porc Grand Ouest.

Dutch pig slurry exports increased by 8.2% last year with the leading destination being Belgium.

Risk analysis, investigation, diagnosis, mapping, and emergency management of tansboundary animal diseases will all be done by the center.

The quantity of meat available on Brazil's domestic market remains stable, despite fluctuations.

In Slovakia, the number of cases in wild boar is soaring, while Romania reports increases in both wild boar and domestic hogs.

MEPs will debate a citizens’ initiative to ban the use of cages for farm animals , together with experts, Commissioners and representatives of other EU bodies on Thursday.

The European Commission has published an evaluation of the "European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015" to identify the extent to which the objectives have been met.