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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic intensify wild boar hunting to combat African swine fever
Germany's Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture said the governments of Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have agreed to intensify wild boar hunts to combat African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks among wild animals, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 22, 2021
USDA: Increase in Ukraine's swine numbers likely to be short-lived
Ukraine's beginning stocks of pigs was 5.84 million animals in 2020, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Monday, March 15, 2021
USDA: Japan to see slightly slower pace of swine slaughter in 2021
Japan's swine herd at the start of 2021 is estimated at 9.100 million head, nearly flat from 2020, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Friday, March 12, 2021
Soymeal futures in China slumped following African swine fever resurgence concerns
Soymeal futures in China's Dalian Commodity Exchange slumped following concerns of an African swine fever (ASF) resurgence may affect demand for the key livestock feed ingredient over the coming months, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
African swine fever outbreak detected in Sichuan, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said they have detected an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Sichuan province, southwest of the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
China to clamp down further on illegal African swine fever vaccines
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will clamp down further on the illegal production and sales of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Olymel swine plant in Alberta, Canada reopens following COVID-19 related shutdown
Major Canadian meat producer Oylmel LP has reopened its Red Deer, Alberta pork-processing plant gradually following a temporary shutdown because of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
African swine fever outbreaks detected in Sichuan and Hubei, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has detected African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the Sichuan and Hubei provinces, major swine production areas, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Roslin: Gene technologies could help prevent swine flu
Gene-editing technologies offer opportunities to curb swine flu virus on farms and reduce the risk of a pandemic, according to a review of research studies by the Roslin Institute.
Friday, March 5, 2021
African swine fever detected among piglets in Yunnan, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has confirmed an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak among piglets illegally transported through Funing country, Yunnan province, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Soymeal futures in China decline because of swine disease concerns
Soymeal futures in China declined 5%, the sharpest drop in eight years on February 26, as investors took profit and new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the country resulted in concerns over demand, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
South Africa confirms African swine fever outbreak at Western Cape region
South Africa's Western Cape region confirmed its first African swine fever (ASF) cases at two small farms following reports of ASF outbreaks in other parts of the country, according to Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape's agriculture minister, Re ...
Friday, February 26, 2021
Study in China discovers milder African swine fever virus variants
A study published this week in China found new African swine fever (ASF) virus variants that are milder, which is less deadly but difficult to detect and get under control, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Livestock genetics firm Genus anticipates challenges as it helps restock China swine farms
British livestock genetics firm Genus' chief executive said there may be possible short-term challenges as the company helps restock China's swine industry that has been hit with disease outbreaks over the winter, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
German swine prices recover from impact of ASF, COVID-19
German swine prices rose further this week as markets recover from the impact of import bans on German pork and reduced slaughterhouse capacity, the association of German animal farmers VEZG said on February 24, Reuters reported.

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