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USDA and AUPB project: Development of a Biosafety Standard for Pig Farms
The Association Ukrainian Pig Breeders has long been providing technical support to enterprises in establishing biosafety, in particular within the framework of the project "Animal Health Ukraine" in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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Chile is declared free of PRRS
The last positive farm successfully completed its remediation plan in 2022, maintaining sustained negative results to date.
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Germany: Number of livestock farms down 4% in three years
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on the final results of the 2023 agricultural structure survey, the number of livestock farms fell by around 4% or 7,100 farms between 2020 (around 168,800 farms) and 2023.
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USDA and AUPB Project: Veterinary Support of Pig Farms
The second phase of the Animal Health in Ukraine project, implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Аssociation Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) , provides veterinary support to pig farms.
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Leading European pork exporters in 2023
These are the leading European exporters of pork products to third countries in 2023.
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EU: Funds to support the decarbonisation of agriculture
Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.
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Leading Pig Farms Share Best Biosecurity Practices
Many pig farms have achieved a high level of protection by establishing biosecurity protocols, but there are many that continue to work on improvement and need expert assistance.
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EU: Slight decrease in animal production expected in 2024
Decreases in pig, bovine, and sheep production are expected.
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Global meat prices up in February
This marks the first increase in the FAO Meat Price Index in seven months.
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USDA and AUPB project: Microbiological Monitoring of Bacterial Pathogens in Pigs
Within the framework of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens in pigs with determination of antibiotic sensitivity using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method will be conducted for the first time, taking into account the clinical picture.
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Animal Health in Ukraine Project: Expanding the Biosafety Audit Program
As part of the Animal Health in Ukraine Project , the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has compiled a list of 10 companies that will receive advisory assistance in improving biosecurity in 2024.
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Poland: Slight rebound in pig inventory
According to preliminary data, the pig population in December 2023 was 9769.7 thousand, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.
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Germany: meat production falls by 4% in 2023
In 2023 pork production in Germany decreased significantly, while beef production remained almost unchanged. There was a slight increase in poultry.
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ASF Europe: 3,000 cases in pigs since May 2023
British reports have shown that in the 7 months since May 2023, 2,920 cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were reported in domestic pigs in Europe. In wild boar, the number of known cases in the same period came to 3,600.
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The Second Stage of the USDA and AUPB project: Free Testing for Pig Farms
This year, 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins, and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.
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The Second Stage of the USDA and AUPB project: Free Testing for Pig Farms
This year 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.
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Disinfection of Vehicles by Baking Goodvalley Ukraine LLC
In the United States, one of the most common ways to treat vehicles is baking (high temperature treatment).
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German State aid schemes approved to improve pig welfare
The European Commission has approved two German State aid schemes totaling €1 billion to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding.
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Pork imports: a new anti-record in January
The year 2023 was marked by record low import activity for the pork market, but January is no less surprising. The dynamics of external pork supplies were monitored by analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.
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Axiom and Choice Genetics announce the acquisition of Choice Genetics France, Poland and Brazil by the Axiom Group
This acquisition marks a significant step forward in the structuring of French swine genetics and in the development strategy of the Axiom Group: