Argentina: Pork production decreases in first quarter
Consecutive decreases were observed in the first three months of the year.
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Consecutive decreases were observed in the first three months of the year.
The growth rate of pork was higher than that of beef and similar to that of poultry meat.
The Swiss Federal Council announces actions to prevent African swine fever.
This data shows that Brazil, the third largest global exporter of pork, has great potential for market expansion.
The goal is for Brazil to become completely free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination by 2026.
The VFD final rule outlines the process for authorizing the use of approved animal drugs in the feed of food-producing animals that require veterinary oversight.
The initiative aims to provide countries with policy support and knowledge sharing to help reduce the need for antimicrobials in livestock production.
Pig feed production has fallen nearly 7% due to poor market conditions and the uncertainty caused by the nitrogen policy.
FAO's market overview indicates that global pig meat production continued to grow in 2023 while trade fell sharply.
The outbreak occurred on a farm in the district of Sassandra-Marahoué.
The goal of the Squeal on Pigs campaign is to identify where wild pigs are in Manitoba, control their spread, and remove as many pigs as possible.
The EC has published the latest monthly trade report showing developments in imports and exports of EU agri-food products in January 2024. According to its main findings, the EU's agri-food trade exhibited positive growth.
MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers.
A vaccination plan is being prepared in the state.
The ECOGAN information system and improved agricultural practices have led to a 10.6% reduction in national ammonia emissions.
Compared to the first quarter of 2023, Chinese pork imports have decreased by 53%.