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A tripartite statement released by the WHO, OIE and FAO alerts to pandemic risk of swine H1N1 flu.

Chinese customs officials will suspend imports from companies for one week if frozen foods test positive for COVID-19.

Japan, South Korea and China have suspended imports of pork and live pigs from Germany after a case of African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar.

US lean hog futures closed higher on 11 September for a second straight session on expectations of increased export demand for US pork.

After the EU's Environmental Climate Law vote, Copa and Cogeca underline the importance of approaching climate adaptation and greenhouse gas reduction in a way that doesn't threaten food production.

Red meat buyers in Taipei will have the chance to sample high quality pork from the UK at a special AHDB "Taste of Britain" event this week.

Listen to the podcast Our guest is Dr Jeff Hansen. Dr Hansen graduated with an M.S. from Texas A&M and Ph.D. in Swine Nutrition from Kansas State University. He was previously Director of Nutritional Programs with Mu…

EU economic data shows slight increase in agri-food trade despite the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit challenges.

The European Commission has recognised the role organic farming plays in achieving environmental and biodiversity targets, earmarking 25 percent of agricultural land to organic enterprises.

After eight weeks of same price, Spain is still at 1.3 € per kg live weight, the lowest value of the last five years, except for 2018. As we can see in the table below the average price until this week is much higher tha…

Tracheal sampling is a good way to determine if Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae (M. hyo) is present in a herd, but it’s an invasive procedure that can be difficult to accomplish. The procedure, however, may offer a valuable ben…

The US Labour Department has cited Smithfield Foods for failing to protect employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

The world's leading trade fair for animal production launches comprehensive technical program, underpinned by the guiding theme “Farming in the Food chain”; Efficient hygiene concept for exhibitors and visitors implement…

US lean hog futures closed up their daily 3-cent limit on 10 September as traders anticipate increased export demand for American pork.

A new study from 60 Decibels, a tech-enabled impact measurement company, shows an economic crunch for Kenya's farmers.

After the confirmation of a case of African swine fever on its soil, Germany shows its good preparation and proves its ability to respond to the concern.

With higher beef prices and dedicated pork promotional campaigns, demand for pork in Australia is increasing.

Listen to the podcastWhat you will learn:• Why do we raise pigs indoors?• The most significant issues when managing tunnel ventilation;• How can we fix those issues;• Optimal temperature in late finishing;• How do ventil…

A new federal grant will support an Iowa State University-led effort to spur development of a “genome to phenome” infrastructure for scientific collaboration across crops and livestock.

The UK and European Union will hold emergency talks on 10 September over Prime Minister Johnson’s plan to renege on key aspects of the Brexit divorce agreement.