Organic farming in the EU: A fast growing sector
Organic does not appear to take off as quickly in further food products, such as beverages (excluding wine) and meat.
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Additional steps to keep ASF from entering the United States
These steps strengthen the protections announced last fall after the deadly swine disease reached China.
Consumption of pork in Ukraine in 2019
According to Association of Pig Producers of Ukraine, domestics analysts expect growing of pork and its products production, consumption and import in 2019.
China simplifies the processes for importing Brazilian meat
The Chinese health authorities have approved a new format for the certification of official veterinarians authorised to sign International Health Certificates.
Mexico to stimulate pig production
The SADER and the pig producers will coordinate themselves to stimulate the productivity and modernisation of the small and medium farms.
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly
The FAO Meat Price Index was up slightly, supported by higher prices of bovine and pig meat.
Denmark: high proportion of pig farms with MRSA
Almost 90% of the tested pig farms were positive for MRSA.
ASF spreads through Vietnam
Six provinces affected, 33 outbreaks, more than 4,000 animals culled.
Canada: Second case of PED in Alberta
A 600-head farrow-to-finish hog operation in Alberta has contracted the porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) virus.
Denmark: Targeted focus on animal welfare in pig housing
Top priority welfare objectives: farrowing pens for loose-housed nursing sows, intact tails, an end to castration, a higher rate of piglet survival.
Germany and Spain, the main pork exporters
Germany and Spain were the main European pork exporters, with a share of 23% and 22% respectively.
Vietnam: two new provinces affected by ASF
Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa have confirmed African swine fever cases.
ASF: Monochromatic China
Hebei, new province affected, and a new outbreak in Inner Mongolia that has affected a wild boar farm.
EU: Antimicrobial resistance shows no signs of slowing down
"The report released today should ring – again – alarm bells. It shows that we are entering into a world where more and more common infections become difficult – or even sometimes impossible – to treat. "
European pork exports have trebled in the last 20 years
Between 1998 and 2018, the European exports have gone from 1,238,138 tonnes to 3,927,308 tonnes.
ASF eradication in Czechia confirmed
The Commission will formally adopt the Decision in the coming weeks.