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Thursday, June 2, 2022
Taiwan still faces African swine fever threat
Taiwan's Customs Administration said there is still an African swine fever (ASF) threat, as it calls on consumers not to bring in pork illegally ahead of the upcoming June 3 Dragon Boat Festival, a peak gift giving season, Focus Taiwan repo ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Swine breeders in China embrace genetics in push for self-sufficiency
Chinese companies such as Best Genetics Group (BGG) are among 100 farms enrolled in state-led genetic research initiatives, aiming to improve the genetics of China's swine herd to produce cheaper meat for the biggest pork consumers in the w ...
Saturday, May 28, 2022
South Korea confirms new case of African swine fever
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed a new case of African swine fever (ASF) at the northeastern county of Hongcheon, on a farm with 1,500 livestock, Reuters reported.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
African swine fever detected in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture said a case of African swine fever (ASF) was detected in Baden-Wuerttemberg state, Germany, at a farm with about 35 livestock, Reuters reported.
Friday, May 27, 2022
Agriculture minister of Sarawak state, Malaysia says African swine fever under control
Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development in Sarawak, Malaysia, said African swine fever (ASF) is now under control in the state thanks to measures initiated since November 2020, Be ...
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Santa Catarina, Brazil launches credit line to help swine farmers experiencing losses
The State Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of Santa Catarina, Brazil's largest pork producer and exporter, is launching an emergency credit line to minimise losses for independent swine farmers.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Tesco UK secures additional US$8.1 million of support for country's swine sector
Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket group, has secured an additional GBP 6.6 million (~US$8.1 million; GBP 1 = US$1.25) of support for country's swine sector, which has been affected by soaring input costs, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
More than 120,000 pigs vaccinated against classical swine fever in Alagoas, Brazil
More than 120,000 pigs were vaccinated on almost 6,000 farms in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, during the second stage of a vaccination campaign against classical swine fever (CSF).
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
United Pork Americas to hold first pre-event online symposium with swine industry players
United Pork Americas (UPA) will hold its first pre-event online symposium with specialists from the international swine industry on May 25.
Friday, May 13, 2022
African swine fever detection kit developed in the Philippines shows promising results
An African swine fever (ASF) PCR detection kit developed by Philippines-based Manila Healthtek Inc is showing promising results in field tests, Business Mirror reported.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Thai swine farmers to maintain pork prices at US$2.89 per kg
Suntraporn Singriwong, chairman of Thailand's Northern Pig Producers Association, said swine farmers around the country have agreed to maintain pork prices at THB 100 (~US$2.89; THB 10 = US$0.29) per kg to help consumers affected by the eco ...
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Italy to cull wild boars to stop spread of African swine fever
Italy will commence wild boar culls around the capital city of Rome after African swine fever (ASF) was detected among these swine, Reuters reported.
Monday, May 9, 2022
Sabah, Malaysia to import pork due to African swine fever and rising feed prices
Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Sabah's Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, said Sabah state, Malaysia will approve permits for pork imports from Denmark and France due to a significant drop in pork production in the state, caused ...
Friday, May 6, 2022
UK swine sector trade body calls for Tesco to support producers
The UK National Pig Association (NPA) has called on Tesco, the country's largest supermarket group, to do more to help struggling swine farmers or face losing access to UK pork supply, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Swine farmers in Malaysia increase pork prices due to rising input costs
The Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia said consumers should expect to pay more for pork as farmers have increased livestock pork prices by MYR 100 (~US$22.97; MYR 1 = US$0.23) per 100kg due to rising input costs, Fre ...

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