China has today confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in the central province of Hubei. Reuters reported the outbreak in the city of Honghu…
Year: 2019
EU exports of fresh and frozen pork were up 31% in volume, to 218.000 tonnes, and 40% in value in May 2019, compared to the previous…
Greece has banned imports of pork from its northern neighbour Bulgaria due to outbreaks of African swine fever, Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Desislava Taneva has said. Bulgaria…
The Government has launched a new awareness campaign at UK ports and airports warning of the dangers of bringing African swine fever (ASF) into the country. The…
A Mexican pork industry delegation to the UK was impressed with it saw and keen to do business, according to the visit organisers. The six-day mission…
The industry is suffering from rising disease pressures, specifically, African swine fever as it continues to threaten the global pork market, not only by causing a…
A new study conducted in piglets has revealed that synthetic organic chemical bisphenol S (BPS) persists longer in the body and at much higher concentrations than…
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) are the latest organisations to join the Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture…
Cranswick has reported an update on trading for the three months to June 30 and announced the £43.5 million acquisition of Katsouris Brothers, a leading Mediterranean…
This week’s Slaughter Pig Marketing Summary, from Thames Valley Cambac, said the heatwave problems for pigs and factories alike. There were many stories of ingenious ways…