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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Tianjin, China reports COVID-19 infection from imported swine heads
A health official from Tianjin city confirmed two COVID-19 cases this month, caught from swine heads imported from North America, Reuters reported.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
China flying in record numbers of live swine
China has imported 15,346 live swine worth US$32 million between January to September 2020, a record number in an effort to boost genetics and improve productivity, as the country steadily repopulates its swine herd, Bloomberg reported.
Monday, October 12, 2020
China discovers African swine fever in illegally transported piglets to Chongqing
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it had detected African swine fever (ASF) among piglets illegally shipped to Chongqing city, the first ASF outbreak since July 25, Reuters reported.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
China's swine herd improving but pork production needs time to recover
Experts and analysts said China's swine herd is recovering quickly following the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, but pork production will take more time to recover because of the new herd's low quality, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
CP Foods supports subsidiary's acquisition of swine businesses in China
The board of directors of Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CP Foods) has agreed on September 11 to propose for shareholders' approval of its subsidiary in China to acquire 43 companies in swine businesses.
Friday, September 11, 2020
China's Zhengbang targets 10,000 swine GGP imports for 2020
Chinese media reported last week that swine producer Zhengbang targets importing 10,000 swine great-grandparent (GGP) stocks for 2020.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Livestock genetics company Genus profits from China's swine farmers demand
UK-based Genus, a livestock genetics company reported higher than projected annual earnings thanks to increased demand from swine farmers in China looking to rebuild swine herds, Reuters reported.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
China clamps down on illegal African swine fever vaccines
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will crackdown on illegal African swine fever (ASF) production and use in the country, after obtaining evidence of these illegal vaccines being used, Reuters reported.
Friday, August 21, 2020
African swine fever vaccine developed in China enters expanded trials
An African swine fever (ASF) vaccine developed in China will move onto expanded clinical and production trials after initial tests were positive, China Global Times reported.
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.
Monday, July 6, 2020
China: G4 swine flu virus not new, not easily transmitted to humans and animals
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said the G4 swine flu virus made viral in the media recently is not a new virus and does not transmit or sicken humans and animals easily, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Researchers in China discover new swine flu with pandemic potential
Researchers in China have published a study in US science journal PNAS about the discovery of a new type of swine flu called G4 that could cause a pandemic, AFP reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
China to buildmore swine farms near cities
China reverses previous policies to relocate livestock farms away from urban areas over waste issues as the government focuses on boosting domestic production after the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak decimated its swine herds, Reuters r ...
Thursday, June 11, 2020
China developed African swine fever vaccine proves effective in clinical trials
Xinhua news said an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine developed in China looks to be safe in current clinical trials, a major progress in preventing the livestock disease in future, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Canadian veterinarian doubts China will end swine fever problem by 2021
China could see the end of its African swine fever woes by next year, according to Chinese hog industry officials, but a Canada-based veterinarian questions the optimism.

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