Spain updates regulations for pig farm management
The key objective of the new management regulations is to establish the basis for sustainable livestock farming in the next few years.
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China issues monitoring plan for veterinary drugs
China will control the safety and quality of veterinary drug products through inspections.
Slow and steady growth for Mexico in consumption and production of pork
Mexico continues to increase production to meet consumer's growing demand for pork. Exports for 2020 are forecast at a record high.
ASF Vietnam: Almost, but not quite, out of the woods
Most communes have gone over a month without new cases of African swine fever, but authorities aren't celebrating just yet.
Cambodia joins forces to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Cambodian government launched a multi-sectoral plan encompassing seven key strategic areas that will guide collaborative interventions to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Portugal: more companies will be able to export pork to China
Five more national facilities have been approved for the export of pig meat to the People's Republic of China.
EU: Information on suspected side effects for veterinary medicines
For the first time, EMA is making suspected side effect reports of veterinary medicines authorised in the European Union.
EU-Vietnam free trade deal approved by Parliament
EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia, eliminating tariffs on pork.
US passes bill to protect the nation from foreign animal diseases
"Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019" gives funding to increase national biosecurity.
China's efforts to stabilize pork supply in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic
The Ministry of Commerce is responding quickly to ensure a sufficient pork supply during the coronavirus epidemic.
China releases more pork from reserves to ensure supply
For the first time since Lunar New Year, China releases pork from state reserves. A portion will be designated for those areas affected by the coronavirus epidemic.
USA: Ractopamine-free fairs
In an effort to make their pigs more marketable after the show, Ohio showmen will no longer be able to use this feed additive to promote lean muscle growth.
FAO meat prices: a break from eleven months of continued increases
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 182.5 points in January, down from December, marking a break from eleven months of continued increases.
The LIFE MEGA project: reducing pollution on pig farms
The European LIFE MEGA project aims to develop and prove the effectiveness of an online tool for continuous monitoring and surveillance of harmful emissions from slurry.
Italy reports cases of Aujeszky's disease in wild boar and dogs
In the last ten days at least six dogs have died from Aujeszky's disease in the provinces of Forlì, Cesena and Rimini.
Germany: aid for the castration of piglets under anaesthetic
The ministry has budgeted 20 million euros in 2020 to promote the purchase of anaesthetics, providing financial support to livestock farmers.