ASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports
China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.
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Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever
Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.
Troubles come treading on each other's heels
Floods, African swine fever, tariffs war, heat waves, and some more issues... How will they affect the once-in-a-lifetime profit-palooza that many pork industry participants hoped for earlier?
Philippines bans German pork imports over ASF fears
The ban was imposed after it was discovered that a shipment of pork supposedly coming from Germany was found to contain boxes of pork from Poland, a country which has cases of the African Swine Fever.
ASF in Belgium: new restrictions to circulation in the forests
After the assessment, the circulation is forbidden in 7,000 new hectares as of June 1st.
Brazil intensifies the measures to prevent the entry of ASF
The Ministry has intensified the information to travellers in airports and border checkpoints to prevent the entry of ASF into Brazil.
Malaysia increases precautions against African swine fever
The spreading of the African swine fever virus in Asia expands the fear of infection between the Asian ASF-free countries
ASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar
The prices of food rose by 7.7% in March, the greatest rise in the last seven years. The increase in the price of pork due to the decrease in production caused by African swine fever, as well as that of fruit and vegetables due to the bad weather are the main causes.
Laos confirms ASF for the first time
All outbreaks have been confirmed in the province of Saravane.
Poland: increase in ASF cases in domestic pigs
After detecting only 2 cases in domestic pigs between January and May, 5 new ASF cases have been confirmed in June.
ASF Vietnam: Hanoi has culled more than 20% of its pig census
More than 387,500 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been culled in Hanoi, this representing 20.7% of the total pigs raised.
ASF: Colombia forbids the presence of pigs at the Agroexpo 2019
Through Resolution No. 7819 of 2019, that modifies the animal health authorisation for the 22nd edition of the Agroexpo, the ICA will not allow the presence of pigs at the fair to avoid the possible entry of ASF.
Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions
The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.
Canada presents joint action plan on African swine fever
The Americas have made progress in prevention and preparedness to keep ASF out of the region.
African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.
ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium
Despite the spread of ASF to China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and North Korea, the current risk of ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium.