Evolution of ASF in the EU, Russia and Ukraine
We bring forth a summary of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks declared to the OIE by the European Union countries, Russia and Ukraine up to 30 June 2015.
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Russia: increase in pig slaughterings
Between January and May 2015 pig production reached 1.206 million tonnes liveweight: an increase by 7.9%.
The Russian Government extends the ban on EU products by one year
The move is a direct response to the ecomnomic sanctions imposed by the EU to Moscow this week, until 31 January 2016, for its role in the Ukraine crisis.
Belarus: ban on the imports of pork and live pigs from Lithuania
The ban englobes the whole of Lithuania.
Why do you show pigs?
Many farmers who raise pigs, also like to show pigs. Which means entering competitions where individual pigs are judged based on attributes.Learn why people show pigs!
World Pork Expo 2015
Each year, 20,000 pork producers and other professionals make #WPX15 the world's largest pork-specific trade show. Visit us in Booth AG911!
29th SPACE: On track to post record numbers
The 29th SPACE expo, to be held from September 15 to 18 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, will confirm its status as a leading global expo for the livestock industry.
2015 Ontario Pork Congress to deliver engaging events, education and tasty eats
The Ontario Pork Congress is pleased to announce the launch of its 42nd show, slated to take place June 17 and 18 at the Stratford Rotary Complex in Stratford, Ontario.
Pork professionals from 41 countries will convene at the 2015 World Pork Expo
Twenty thousand pork producers and other professionals from throughout the world will visit World Pork Expo, June 3-5, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.
VIV Russia 2015
A photo report on VIV Russia, which has been held from 19 to 21 May 2015 in Moscow.
Russia is expected to increase meat production
Pork production will increase by 2.6% to 3.9 million tonnes, compared to 3.8 million in 2014.
Ukraine confirms ASF in a wild boar
Ukrainian Veterinary Authorities have confirmed the presence of African swine fever in a dead wild boar located near the natural border of Grabov.
Russia lifts the temporary restrictions on the import of Canadian pig breeding stock
Given DEP's favourable development in Canada, Russia has decided to allow again the import of pig breeding stock from Canada.
Russia: Alexander Tkachev has been appointed Agriculture Minister
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Russian Federation Agriculture Minister.
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NewsPoland: fighting for the Chinese market
In particular, Poland is set on unblocking sale of pork. China introduced an embargo on Polish meat after detecting the first cases of African swine fever in the country.
Current state of ASF in the EU, Russia and Ukraine
During the first trimester of 2015, new outbreaks have been confirmed in Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Estonia and Russia whilst, for the moment, the OIE has not informed of new cases in Ukraine.