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Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
The Philippines' first government-owned “Triple A” slaughterhouse opens soon
The government-owned “Triple A” (AAA) hog slaughterhouse in Tanauan City is set to start operations in November 2020.
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
Germany: Meat production down slightly in first half of 2020
Argentina sets a new record for pork exports
Pork shipments were up 55% in the first half of the year, while consumption reached an all-time high in June.
China's pork imports already exceed the 2019 total
FAO: Global meat prices down in July
The mid-year meat price index is down 9% year-on-year and price quotations for pig meat fell in July.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.
Poland: Alarming number of ASF outbreaks in the east of the country
The number of ASF outbreaks for the year has doubled in August, with the Lublin Voivodeship especially affected.
Colombia: 15 departments declared free of Aujeszky's disease
The Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA) has declared 15 departments free of Aujeszky's disease.
Opormex, the new association that groups all Mexican pig producers
The new Organization of Mexican Pig Producers (Opormex), brings together the country's pork producers in a single group.
Denmark closes a slaughterhouse due to COVID-19
Following new cases of COVID-19 among its workers, Danish Crown has decided to close its slaughterhouse, which processes pigs, in Ringsted.
Spain: 32% of farms raise pigs as their main economic activity
Of the 53,105 farms registered, 17,060 fall into this economic category (32.12%).
Vietnam: New task force monitors pig production chain "from the barn doors to the consumer"
An interdisciplinary inspection team chaired by the Ministry of Industry and Trade has been established to monitor every aspect of the pork production chain.
Argentina sees increased pork exports
In the first half of 2020, Argentine exports of meat (14%), fruit (22%) and vegetables (15%) grew compared to the same period last year.