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Monday, August 3, 2020
Argentina set to complete swine deal with China to boost domestic production
Pablo Sivori, Argentina's undersecretary of trade and investment promotion said an Argentina - China swine deal is about to be completed, which could see China invest in Argentinian pork production for export, Reuters reported.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Nor-Feed: Improving ileitis and swine dysentery management in fattening pigs
To prevent swine dysentery and ileitis, Nor-feed has specifically designed a product called NSOAB9® permitting the modulation of gut microbiota.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
USDA identifies new method to detect African swine fever
Scientists from the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have discovered a new commercially available cell line to detect live African swine fever (ASF) virus, USDA reported.
Monday, July 27, 2020
Thailand urges swine producers to keep pork wholesale price at US$2.50/kg
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has called for swine raisers and traders to keep the wholesale price of pork at ฿80 (US$2.54) per kilogramme, retail price at ฿150-160 (US$4.76-5.07).
Friday, July 24, 2020
New US project eyes to see gaps in swine disease spread
Aiming to prevent entry of foreign animal disease into the country, the US has started a year-long project to determine gaps in the pork sector's national biosecurity, Successful Farming reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
USDA improves cattle, swine livestock insurance programme
According to USDA, its Risk Management Agency (RMA) launched changes to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance programme for cattle and swine starting in the 2021 crop year.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Philippines gives over US$75,000 cash assistance Ifugao swine farmers
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture - Cordillera (DA-CAR) has released PHP3.73 million (US$75,598) cash aid through the Regulatory Division to the 98 swine raisers in the province, Manila Bulletin reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
More than 24,000 swine killed by African swine fever in Indonesia this year
Local authorities in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia said more than 24,000 swine have died due to African swine fever (ASF) since the start of this year, Asia One reported.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Thai swine farmers to sell cheaper pork to consumers
The Thai National Swine Farmers Association organised the "Pork against Covid" fair to sell fresh pork at THB 130 (~US$4.11) per kg, lower than current prices at local markets, The Nation Thailand reported.
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
African swine fever outbreaks in Romania decreasing
African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Romania, four of them on commercial farms, went down to 261 as of July 10 from 609 active cases in January, according to the National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, pig333.com reported.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Vietnam targets zero African swine fever cases by 2025
Vietnam aims to be 90% free of African swine fever (ASF) by 2022 and free from the disease by 2025 in a new national plan approved by Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Germany lengthens fencing at border to Poland to keep out African swine fever
German authorities said they will extend the fencing at the Germany-Poland border to prevent wild boars from entering Germany and spreading African swine fever (ASF), Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
African swine fever hits three villages in North Cotabato, Philippines
African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in at least three villages in North Cotabato, the Philippines.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Philippines university forced to shut down swine farm over ASF threat
The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) has to temporarily shut down its swine experimental farm and terminate an ongoing research project following an outbreak of African swine fever in Laguna province, the Philippines.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Iowa State University to monitor current and new swine flu strains
The university's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's swine influenza surveillance will allow pork producers to keep pace with existing and new flu strains among their swine herds, Iowa State University reported.

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