China's pork supply is recovering following COVID-19
With census repopulation and pork consumption resuming post-pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture predicts the pork supply will continue to improve.
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Russia discusses developing an ASF vaccine
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on the prospects for developing a vaccine against African swine fever virus in the Russian Federation.
ROSPORC, the first digital pig market in Argentina
ROSPORC is a digital marketplace that will allow the formation of reference values for each type of operation.
Philippines: First agrifood import inspection facility established
The government will strengthen border control inspections for imported animals, plants, meat, and other farm and fishery products arriving in major international seaports in the country.
US: Pseudorabies found in feral pig in Central Oregon
A feral pig from Central Oregon sampled for disease as part of a surveillance program tested positive for Pseudorabies (PRV).
New structure to make FAO agile and efficient
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, presented to the FAO Council a second set of measures to reform the UN agency.
Russia: Pig production increased for January-May 2020
A modern breeding base helped pig production in January-May 2020 increase by 11.6%.
The growing Russian pig industry
Russian pig production has increased 1.3 times in the last 5 years.
UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare
The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.
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NewsUK pig market fairing well in first quarter
Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.
US: APHIS to invest $27 million in foot-and-mouth disease vaccine in case of outbreak
This new program adds to the nation’s level of protection against this devastating disease. In the event of an outbreak, officials would decide if and how to use the available vaccine.
Russian grain production in 2020
Russian grain production in 2020 may reach 122.5 million tons.
EU: Pigmeat production in March 2020 up from last year
Figures suggest that the production of pigmeat in the EU was not immediately affected by the containment measures for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Germany: New regulations propose greater animal welfare in pig farming
New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.
Spain: Temperature monitoring regulations during animal transport
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an action plan for controlling temperatures in animal transportation during the summer of 2020, which affects transports longer than 8 hours.