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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.

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.