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The European Commission has launched the calls for proposals for programmes to promote European agricultural products throughout the world and within the EU.

These leaflets have been developed in a fully editable format (PowerPoint) that allows veterinary services and other institutions to quickly adapt, translate, add logos, change pictures, etc. when faced with an animal health emergency.

After the discovery, on January 8th, 2019, of 2 ASF-positive wild boars in the strengthened surveillance area between Meix-devant-Virton and Sommethonne, the operational control areas will be adjusted bearing in mind the western progression of the virus.

The FAO Meat Price Index posted an a 0.8 percent increase during the month, led by a recovery in pigmeat prices, which were supported by strong global import demand, especially from Brazil. The index was down 2.2 percent on an annual basis.

Since September there have been 6 pig farms affected and more than 90 positive wild boars.

We can only combat antimicrobial resistance using a ‘One Health’ approach, involving all fields where antibiotics are used such as in human and veterinary medicine and in agriculture.” says Rafael Laguens, President of FVE.

China's pork supply will determine trading trends for meat and oilseeds.

The Council and the European Parliament have signed the adopted regulations. The signed texts have been published in the EU Official Journal.

This is the first-ever reported case of PED in Alberta.

The SENASICA strengthens the surveillance in borders and airports to avoid the presence of this swine disease.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil launched, last December, an online Good Pig Production Practices Handbook.

The number of pigs decreased by 1.7% (or some 457,000 animals) in comparison with May 2018.

It is expected that from 2019 to 2023, the import volume of pork and pig offal in China will continue to rise, and China’s pork market will receive attention from the pig farmers and pork traders all over the world.

Last week the disease was confirmed on a farm with more than 73,000 pigs.

Wild boars infected with the ASF virus have been found in Meix-devant-Virton.