German slaughterhouse Tönnies reopens after COVID-19 shutdown
In a provisional opening, the plant should be able to start work July 17. No more than 10,000 animals may be slaughtered in the probationary period.
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EU: ASF cases in wild boar this year already exceeding the 2019 total
From January to first week of July 2020, countries have reported to the ADNS a total of 7185 cases of ASF in wild boar.
UK: Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey
UK Government steps-up its campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever.
China released pork from central reserves
The Ministry of Commerce and relevant departments released pork from central reserves.
Colombia: CSF suspected in Bolivar
As a result of epidemiological surveillance efforts in Bolivar, the ICA investigated three reports of disease in pigs consistent with classical swine fever (CSF).
China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
Global action needed now to halt spread of ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.
EU-China agreement on geographical indications
The Council adopted decisions on the signature of the agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of China on geographical indications (GIs).
Senate combates "veterinary deserts" in France
The Senate adopted an unprecedented mesure to combat "veterinary deserts" - the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas.
Brazilian pork exports continue to increase
The volume exported so far in 2020 exceeds the 2019 balance for the same period by 37.01%.
China's pork prices finally rising this year
The wholesale pork price has been continuously rising for the last 6 weeks after its 15-week decline that started at the beginning of the year.
ASF continues in Romania
Active ASF cases are down from the beginning of the year, but still high compared to last year.
Global ASF situational report April - June 2020
An overview of the African swine fever outbreak situation in wild boar and domestic pigs for Asia, Africa, and Europe, according to reporting to the OIE.
Mexico: Expanding pork exports to China
Currently, Mexico exports frozen pork to China. Expanding to fresh chilled meat would be a major advancement.
Belgium: Antibiotic use in animals reduces significantly
A clear decrease in the use of antibiotics in animals was reported again in 2019. This is also reflected in the decrease in antibiotic resistance.
Latvia confirms its first ASF outbreak in domestic pigs this year
The first 3 cases of ASF in backyard pigs this year have been confirmed in Kuldīgas.