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A new FAO database launched today will help countries to better monitor, survey and effectively manage their animal genetic resources, allowing for early warning of the threat of extinction.

The visits detected type A swine influenza viruses (SIVs) in almost half of the cases studied (44.7%).

Post estimates that 2017 swine inventories will increase by three percent due to the favorable level of farm-gate prices and stable feed costs. Swine inventories are expected to continue to grow in 2018, albeit at slower pace than 2017.

The National Service of Agri-Food Health and Quality explained to representatives of the Ministry of Modernisation the important role of this tool in the hands of the State.

Tail biting is a sign of stress, and it is normally caused by environmental factors and due to inappropriate management practices regarding several factors.

The SPS Plan is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort by industry, state, federal, and academic representatives. Funding for its development was provided by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the National Pork Board.

Brazil accounts for 90 percent of Russia's imported pork and 40 percent of beef.

On November 17, 2017 the Rosselkhoznadzor representatives held negotiations with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MAFRA) in Seoul. The parties discussed the procedure for access of Russian meat products to the Korean market.

Total swine population was 0.16 percent higher compared with previous year’s inventory of 12.50 million heads.

Total agricultural output in the EU down by 2.8% in 2016 compared with 2015. Decrease due to falls in both animal and crop output.

New rules to increase consumer trust in organic foodstuffs and unleash the sector′s potential for growth were approved by the Agriculture Committee on Wednesday.

In rural and remote areas, businesses and people have a real need for high speed connections in order to thrive. This is why the European Union has set up broadband competencies offices (BCO), officially launched on 20 November 2017, to advise local and regional authorities on ways to invest effectively in broadband, and help citizens and businesses get better access to broadband services.

The agreement on new rules for organic farming endorsed by Council representatives will simplify and harmonise many of the rules covering organic food production both within the European Union and in non-EU countries.

In Germany, as of 2018, more than 23% of the fattening pigs will come from farms that participate in the Animal Welfare Initiative.

The sales of Brazilian fresh pork decreased in terms of volume in October, as well as in terms of the total figures in the first ten months of 2017 in comparison with the same periods in 2016.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is launching a new global campaign to combat antimicrobial resistance and therefore preserve the capacity of countries to effectively protect animals and humans from infectious diseases.