Ukrainian Meat Industry Association: New Pig Production-2025 Program
The Association's goal is to see 20 million heads of pig population by 2025, 1 million tons of pork for the domestic market, and 2 million tons for exports.
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China suspends pork imports from COVID-19-hit German slaughterhouse
Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
New official disease status and control program recognized by the OIE
Countries achieve new disease statuses for classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease, declared by the OIE.
Vietnam: Efforts continue to restock national pig herd following ASF
Vietnam has drastically implemented pig herd restocking and breeding efforts following African swine fever outbreaks.
ASF Italy: Sardinia going on 14 months without positive cases
For over 14 months, there have been no positive cases of ASF virus in domestic, free-ranging, or wild pigs on the island of Sardinia.
Taiwan declared free from foot and mouth disease
The World Organization for Animal Health recognizes Taiwan as free from foot and mouth disease.
Where is the US pig market sitting after COVID-19 disruptions?
U.S. pork processing capacity utilization still reduced following COVID-19-related disruptions, sow and boar slaughter up from last year, April exports strong.
Germany: Tönnies slaughterhouse temporarily closes due to COVID-19
The Tönnies administration together with the Gütersloh district authorities decided on Wednesday to temporarily close the Rheda meat processing plant.
CPF promotes biogas production on all farms and processing plants in Thailand
CPF is geared towards renewable energy consumption through biogas production at all pig farms in Thailand to save communities and for sustainable energy security.
EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of pigs during the slaughter process
Most of the hazards related to welfare of pigs at slaughter are due to inadequate staff skills and poorly designed and constructed facilities. That is one of the main conclusions of EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of animals during the slaughter process.
Tonisity: Effect of heat stress on lactating sows
Animal health and nutrition company, Tonisity offered webinar attendees the opportunity to gain expert knowledge on the effects of heat stress in lactating sows.
The Netherlands: more than 400 pig farms will receive aid to end production
A total of 502 requests have been received, of which 407 meet the required conditions.
Colombia declares first zone free of Aujeszky's disease
Following negative ELISA test results in several departments, Colombia has declared them free of Aujeszky's disease.
Hong Kong to receive first shipments of Colombian pork
Hong Kong joins the Ivory Coast in receiving its first shipment of pork from Colombia.
China to see bumper summer harvest
China will see a bumper harvest of grains this summer thanks to stable grain acreage and improved crop yields.
Ireland: Public consultation on EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products
The Regulation sets out rules for the sale, manufacture, import, export, supply, distribution, advertising, control and use of veterinary medicinal products.