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Spain increased its production by 164,000 tonnes with respect to the same period in 2015, exceeding the total rise in the EU (152,100 tonnes).

As reported, the Food and Veterinary Service has established an outbreak of African swine fever in Rukas farm in Krimulda, central Latvia, which is the first case of ASF established in a domestic pig farm this year.

Reducing the use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals, replacing them where possible and re-thinking the livestock production system is essential for the future of animal and public health.

The deals regarding the retail sale of pork were closed.

The Commission adopted the creation of an expert group on animal welfare to be called the Platform on Animal Welfare.

Donald Trump has chosen former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue to be his secretary of agriculture.

Apart from increasing the investments in the health and food harmlessness programmes, the SENASICA is working in the modernisation of the Agriculture and Livestock Health Law.

Increase in ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs in Russia and Ukraine, and in wild boars in Poland and Lithuania.

The trade deal, which covered 40% of the world's economy.

The highest numbers of pigs were recorded in Spain and Germany (28.4 and 27.7 million head respectively.

Several best practices by different Member States at the Seminar shows the strong coordination between the Commission, the national authorities and the operators which has enabled us to guarantee a high level of food security for pig meat production in Europe.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a new process for prioritizing reviews of countries or regions it has previously granted animal health status recognition.

The organic pig sector still holds a very minor share in the EU pig market.

The report shows that sales and distribution of all antimicrobials increased 1 percent from 2014 through 2015, tying for the lowest annual increase since 2009.

The ICA from Colombia and the CEEZAD from the USA will sign an animal health cooperation agreement.

The pig meat sector is also confirming its recovery after testing times last year.