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EU: difficulties in enforcing welfare rules when transporting animals outside EU

Transport within the EU generally preserves the welfare of the animals, however, information indicates that most transports leaving the Union do not meet applicable EU rules.

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COVID-19 Italy: restrictions do not affect animal transport

The new restriction measures due to COVID-19 in Italy do not affect the transport of live animals or feed.

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Challenges to obtaining the best hygiene in transport sanitation

Why is achieving efficient transport biosecurity so complicated? In this first article of a series, we will review the different challenges we need to overcome in order to achieve more efficient biosecurity in pig transport vehicles.

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ASF in Greece: Netherlands mandatory additional Cleansing & Disinfection transport vehicles

Due to the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Greece transport vehicles for ungulates that return or enter from Greece to The Netherlands require additional cleansing and disinfection (C&D) immediately after entering The Netherlands.

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China isn't letting coronavirus fears affect the pork supply

China moves to ensure animal product supply amid coronavirus epidemic control. Fears of spreading the disease threaten the livestock industry.

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France imposes measures to improve animal welfare

Didier Guillaume, Minister for Agriculture and Food, announced 15 measures to combat animal abuse and improve animal welfare.

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Canada: changes to humane transport requirements go into affect next month

Starting in February, pigs in transport must not be without feed, water or rest for more than 28 hours, according to The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Health of Animals Regulations

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Bulgaria bans movement of pigs in light of ASF spread

The spread of ASF between commercial hog farms, some of them very large, has led to increased control.

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Mexico/EEUU: joint inspection pilot program for speeding the agriculture and livestock sector exports

The program involves that the shippings having a USA safety certification from the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) cross the Mexican border without inspection.

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Use of a fluorescent powder to study the transfer of contamination from livestock trailers

The objective of this pilot study was to determine if a fluorescent powder (Glo Germ) could be used to study the transfer of contamination from livestock trailers to the center alleyway and pens in the barn during marketing events.

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EU: ministers emphasised the need for a uniform application of animal transport rules

The Commission informed ministers about the issue of long distance transport of animals in summer conditions and its impact on animal welfare.

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FVE calls to prevent suffering of animals during long distance transports

FVE calls to prevent suffering of animals during long distance transports, in particular under extreme temperatures. EU countries should avoid long distance export of animals in periods when temperatures are expected to go above 30°, which puts the welfare of the animals at risk.

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Climate change and international trade: two significant drivers for animal disease spread

Climate change and international trade can have an important impact on the spread of infectious animal diseases and epidemics.

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Italy strengthens the surveillance to avoid the entry of ASF

Due to the spreading of African swine fever in some countries and to the risk that this involves, the Italian authorities have strengthened the surveillance.

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Denmark: deficiencies in the cleaning and disinfection after transport

According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.

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The role of international trade and travel in the transboundary spread of pig diseases

As globalization increases the interconnectedness between nations, economies, and industries, the introduction of diseases will continue to remain a prominent threat to the livestock sector and the trade of animals and animal products, as well as the livelihoods of farmers, food security and public health.