European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
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North Korea confirms the first outbreak of ASF
The first case of African swine fever has officially been reported in North Korea.
Philippines: Meat importers warned to take precautions from ASF
Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol urged meat importers to observe control and regulation in sourcing out canned meat from countries that not affected by African Swine Fever (ASF). The Secretary also encouraged the group to buy from the local hog raisers.
Climate change and international trade: two significant drivers for animal disease spread
Climate change and international trade can have an important impact on the spread of infectious animal diseases and epidemics.
Panama could restrict pork imports
Panama notified the WTO its decision to start an enquiry concerning safeguards regarding certain fresh, refrigerated or frozen pork cuts.
Decrease in pig slaughterings in Germany
The total number of pigs slaughtered in Germany in the first trimester of 2019 dropped by 4.2%, reaching 13.95 million animals.
Important increase in pork imports in China
The latest data published by the General Administration of Customs of China show an important increase in pork imports in China.
Philippines: FDA orders recall, seizure of imported canned meat
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall and seizure of imported pork meat products in the market as these may be contaminated with African swine fever (ASF).
ASF: the OIE launches a global initiative to control the disease
The objective is to control the disease, strengthen countries’ prevention and preparation efforts, and minimise the adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and international trade.
Russia has recovered status of FMD-Free zone without vaccination
The status was recovered on May 20, 2019.
Colombia hopes to recover the foot-and-mouth disease-free status soon
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Andrés Valencia Pinzón, said, in a press conference, that “In august we will recover the foot-and-mouth disease-free country status”.
Colombia works on livestock welfare initiatives
For the ICA, the encouragement of practices in Colombia that allow to reduce stress and anxiety, and to improve the animals' living conditions in all stages of production is important
Brazil expects to authorise new refrigerated abattoirs to export pork to China
After the meeting between the Minister of Agriculture of Brazil, Mr Tereza Cristina, and the general manager of the Chinese Customs Department, Brazil expects that 78 refrigerated abattoirs receive the authorisation to export to the Chinese market.
USA: Support for farmers impacted by unjustified retaliation and trade disruption
The President has authorized USDA to provide up to $16 billion in programs, which is in line with the estimated impacts of unjustified retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and other trade disruptions.
UK: NI Government launches ‘One Health’ approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Department of Health, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agency have launched a five-year action plan to fight antimicrobial resistance.
USA: Data on antimicrobial use by swine operations
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is releasing the results of two national studies that examine antimicrobial use and stewardship on beef feedlots and on large swine operations.