China confirms ASF in Tibet
Three African swine fever outbreaks have been confirmed, one of them on a commercial farm.
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Brexit preparedness : EU prepared to support European farmers in possible « no-deal » scenario
While the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the EU and the UK remains the best possible outcome, the EU is prepared for a possible “no-deal” scenario in the area of agriculture.
The OIE deems the ASF event in Mongolia solved
After its emergence in January 2019, Mongolia has confirmed 11 outbreaks.
ASF in China: Plan for relaunching pig production
The Ministry of Agriculture of China has published a statement announcing some measures to “stabilise” pig production.
Main German pig abattoirs ranking 2018
The list of the 10 main German pig abattoirs remains unchanged, although Tönnies is the only of the 4 first slaughterhouses that increased its share with respect to 2017.
Cuba: foreign investment for pork production
These potential projects are necessary to satisfy the real demand of meat products in Cuba.
ASF spreads to almost all the Chinese provinces
With the exception of Tibet and the island of Hainan, the rest of the Chinese territories have confirmed the presence of African swine fever.
Increase in French pork exports to China
The exports to China have recovered suddenly (+51% year-on-year), with 8,500 tonnes (carcass weight) sold to the north of Asia: 2,350 tonnes (carcass weight) more than in January 2018 (of which +1,950 tonnes in carcass weight sent to China.
March FAO Meat Price Index up marginally
In March, price quotations for pig received some support from a surge in import demand, especially from China.
ASF: France about to end the fencing in the borderland with Belgium
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of France expects that the installation of fences along the border with the Belgian regions affected by African swine fever (ASF) is completed in April.
Brazil launches a CSF eradication program
Brazil has created a work team for eradicating CSF in the northen and northeastern regions.
Panama imposes safeguards on USA pork
With the implementation of this safeguard, the imports of USA pork products are subject to an increase in tariffs.
Imminent risk of a global shortage of heparin caused by ASF in China
China is the world′s largest producer of pork and thus has plenty of raw material to produce heparins.
First case of ASF in Cambodia
Cambodia reported a first outbreak of African swine fever in backyard pigs, near the Vietnam border.
USA will inspect Brazilian meat plants
The USDA will verify if Brazilian pork and beef still fulfil the USA health requirements.
USDA to help guard against ASF
USDA provides information for producers and veterinarians to help guard against ASF through sound biosecurity and disease reporting.