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The new derogation will run to the end of 2017.

A total of 645 pig carcases were randomly selected and sampled at fourteen slaughterhouses between January and May 2013.

These revised animal health measures identify three levels of risks for ASF and redefine the infected areas where ASF risks have been identified.

To ensure real safety of pork products pigs must be born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the countries not only free for African swine fever but also not adjacent to the countries where ASF was registered.

In order to reduce the Salmonella prevalence on pig carcases, the control on hygiene during slaughter should be strengthened in accordance with the provisions in Commission Regulation (EU) No 218/2014 of 7 March 2014.

Last year, "Prosciutto di Modena" (Modena ham) had an increase in production by 50% with respect to the previous year.

Last January, the presence of African swine fever was detected in the European Union after being free from this disease for years (except for Sardinia, where this disease is endemic).

The National Pork Board has announced additional funds earmarked for research in the fight against the further spread of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV).

The Commission has published the Decision 2014/134/UE in which it specifies, once more, the infected regions in Poland, and that will be applicable until April 30th.

The ICA has informed of the presence of diarrhoea, vomiting and high piglet mortality, symptoms that are compatible with “porcine epidemic diarrhoea”.

Hunting is not a tool to drastically reduce the risk for introduction and spread of African swine fever virus in wild boar populations.

Hog producers reported 12.7 million hogs, a 1.1% increase over January 1, 2013.

The cooperation will be carried out in the areas of agriculture and livestock health, food harmlessness, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, institutional modernization, and emerging issues and emergencies related to the subject.

The European Commission welcomes European Parliament vote on its proposal to update the trade regime for processed agricultural products (PAPs).

According to the survey, 88% of European considers necessary the country of origin labeling of meat.

According to AASV, Arizona also reported the first confirmed case of PED in the state this week.