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Colombia: New regulation on sanitary and safety authorization for swine farms
The new regulations stipulate the animal health, biosecurity, and welfare conditions with which pig farms must comply.
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The evolution of Portugal's swine industry through the pandemic
The Portuguese swine industry is restructuring to increase domestic pork production and open new strategic export markets.
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ASF Italy: Specific control measures in the infected area
The Ministry of Health has issued strict control measures in the infected area to stop the spread of ASF.
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France launches a rescue plan for the swine industry
The French swine industry is facing the largest price decline and cost increase in 30 years.
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EU regulation on veterinary medicine products now in force
As part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the new revised veterinary drug legislation has been in place since last Friday.
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Labour force crisis is impacting the meat industry all over the globe
Skilled personnel is hard to find and workers from East Europe are migrating to the West.
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China seems to head for 100% self-sufficiency in pork
The national swine herd may reach 504 million head this year, says a Polish market analyst.
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Ongoing uncertainty into 2022 for the global pork industry, Rabobank reports
Here's what to expect this year in the world's most important pork markets.
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France now required to label the origin of meat served in restaurants
In France, labeling the origin of meat served in restaurants and catering will become mandatory on March 1, 2022.
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South Korea: ASF found in wild boar further south
The infected wild boar was found 52km away from where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.
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Chile approves first-ever odor regulations for the swine industry
It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.
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More ASF cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.
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U.S. corn and soybean production up in 2021
Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production.
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Pork production in China increased significantly in 2021
Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.
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Philippines hog inventory grows as country recovers from ASF
The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.
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Nigeria opens market to some U.S. pork products
Pork is the first U.S. protein to be allowed access to the Nigerian market.
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Mexico boosts livestock production on the U.S.-Mexico border
A TIF slaughterhouse will be built in the municipality of Agua Prieta, Sonora, on the border with the United States, which will help boost livestock production in the border region and add value to Mexican livestock.
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ASF Italy: Country suffering from export restrictions
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has resulted in a number of non-EU countries closing their borders for Italian pork.
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ASF in Hong Kong: Wild boar carcass tests positive
A wild boar carcass found in the area around Wong Yue Tan in Tai Po tested positive for African swine fever virus.
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Thailand: How will production and prices fare with ASF in 2022?
Swine production is expected to decline significantly in 2022, causing an upward price pressure on pork.