China: Illegal transport of pigs to blame for recent ASF cases
As China rebuilds its swine herd, pigs are being transported illegally - the culprit for the 8 most recent ASF cases. The government is taking a stand.
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COVID-19: Latin American and Caribbean countries regulating the food supply chain
Ministers and secretaries of agriculture, food, livestock, fisheries and rural development of 25 countries signed a statement detailing measures to ensure sufficient food during the crisis.
Pigs are not susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) started infection studies in pigs, chickens, fruit bats, and ferrets.
Mexico: ensuring food supply during the COVID-19 emergency
In a virtual and face-to-face work meeting, the Secretary of Agriculture, Victor Villalobos Arámbula, ratified the priority for the Mexican Government to coordinate inter-institutional efforts with production and commercial chains for a sufficient supply to the markets.
China newly approves 450 pork companies for import
In an effort to ensure the safe supply of meat and pork in the domestic market during the COVID-19 epidemic, China approves hundreds of new companies for import.
Canadian pork processing plant closes due to COVID-19 cases among workers
This temporary closure will affect nearly 1,000 employees.
Colombia and other countries implement additional measures to facilitate international trade
Like Colombia, other countries in the world have adopted flexible measures to facilitate import and export procedures, in view of the situation caused by the COVID-19.
EU: Veterinary drug residues, compliance still high
The EU showed 99.7% compliance with safety standards for residues of veterinary medicines and contaminants in animals and animal-derived food according to EFSA’s latest report.
Papua New Guinea reports first outbreak of ASF
African swine fever was found in 396 free ranging pigs in the Southern Highlands.
Russia: restrictive export quoting mechanism concerning the key crop items
Facing the current economic conditions in the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries, the Ministry sets measures aimed at keeping the food market stability to meet the domestic demand for grain and its processed products.
Vietnam government strives to lower pork prices
The Ministry of Agriculture met with large pig enterprises to discuss solutions for how to lower the pork price down to VND 60,000 / kg.
ASF China: 10 government regulations to end the battle
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on regulations to put an end to the country's fight against ASF.
COVID-19: more flexible controls for the food industry
Having regard that the ongoing crisis related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) represents an exceptional and unprecedented challenge for the capacity of Member States to fully conduct official controls and other official activities in accordance with EU legislation, the EU has published the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466.
How does COVID-19 affect world grain output estimates?
Will logistical challenges hinder grain trade? Will restrictions prevent crops from being planted? The International Grains Council asks.
Romania: ASF drives swine herd to new low
African swine fever continues to negatively affect both backyard and commercial hog holdings in Romania. High pork prices in the EU curbed pork meat and live-piglet imports in Romania during the latter half of 2019.
COVID-19: Be prepared with the Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool
A new tool to assist with farm crisis planning can give you the peace of mind knowing you have a plan against any emergency that limits supplies or personnel.