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German pork exports to China and some other non-European Union countries are temporarily not feasible and have stopped after a case of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in a wild boar, Germany’s agriculture ministry said on Friday. Germany’s pork exports to China are worth around 1 billion euros annually, but face disruption by the case of ASF in the state of Brandenburg, which is temporarily making essential declarations on export paperwork impossible. German pig prices slumped almost 14% on Friday largely on fears the ASF outbreak will damage exports. Major pork importers …

Driven by demand from South East Asia, prices have increased by 50%. Rusian pork prices have increased by 50% since the beginning of the year, reaching to 122.6 roubles ($1.64). Besides the depreciation of 12% for the Rouble in front of the US dollar, there is strong demand for pork both in the domestic market and abroad, in South East Asia, considers Simon Grey, General Manager Russia, CIS, and Europe, Genesus Inc. “Russia’s exports of pig meat are increasing, especially to South East Asia. Total quantity exported is expected to exceed 100 Thousand Tonnes this year. This is the producti …

Prices on pork, beef and poultry have dropped due to closure of the foodservice sector. Meat has become a cheap product in Serbia, after the coronavirus crisis, followed by the closure of the foodservice sector and meat product export has been suspended. At this time, pork is 10% to 155% cheaper than a year ago, beef prices have declined by 33% to 40% and poultry products price has dropped also. In an interview for Beta news agency, the co-owner of Matijevic meat company, Zoran Matijevic, mentions that the biggest demand for meat is usually in summer, which is why prices are rising, but now the …

China’s meat imports in June have reached the highest volume and value since the beginning of the ASF crisis. More than 600,000 tonnes of meat have entered Mainland China (excluding offal) in June for more than $2.1 billion, says Beef to China trade platform. In terms of volume, meat imports have increased by 12% Month-on-Month (MoM) and 82% Year-on-Year (YoY). In value, the increase was of 11% MoM and 78% YoY, respectively. Mainland China imported a total of 3.48 million tonnes of meat in the first half of 2020, with an import value of $12.5 billion, respectively up 89% YoY and 112% Yo …

Since May, live slaughter pig and wholesale pork prices in China are continuously rising and are expected to break the barrier of $7/ kg, says Lyle L Jones, Director of Sales China, Genesus Inc.The impact of the coronavirus crisis seems to be over and the consumption is back, explains Mr Jones.”China’s live slaughter pig and wholesale pork prices are once again on the rise after a steady decline following a drop off after Spring Festival. The downward trend in prices occurred during a time when domestic production is still recovering and a slow rebound of consumption after the Covid-19 e …

Across Europe, other countries are taking measures to avoid being overwhelmed by another wave of COVID-19 infections. Oldham became the latest British city on Tuesday to impose local measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 following a spike in infections. The 235,000 residents of Oldham, near Manchester, are being urged not to have social visitors at their home and to keep two metres apart from others when outside. Furthermore, rules regarding visiting loved ones in care homes are not being relaxed while vulnerable people currently shielding are being asked to extend their self-isolation by a …

The State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS) informs that the situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Poland has been particularly difficult this year. On July 28-August 3 in the neighboring country, 10 cases of the disease were recorded in pig farms, and as many as 21 outbreaks of ASF during the month. According to the SFVS, a total of 26 ASF hotspots have been registered in Poland this year and almost 43,000 pigs have been destroyed, 3 ASF outbreaks in Latvia, 1 in Slovakia, 17 in Bulgaria and as many as 405 outbreaks in Romania. Therefore, pig keepers must be extremely vigila …

Statistical data issued by the US Department of Agriculture reveal a 7% growth in poultry production in June compared with the same month last year. Chicken meat accounted for 1.730 million tonnes (+7%), while turkey stood for 226,000 tonnes(+5%). Year to year, the slaughter levels were up for both chickens and turkeys and were also higher than the previous month as many plants resumed full operations after being slowed down or closed by COVID-19 infections. The average live weights of most chickens and turkeys were also up on the year. The top production state for chicken meat was North Caroli …

The second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was recorded in Lithuania this year – it was detected in a small farm in Plungė district, where five pigs were kept for their own needs, the State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS) reported. The SFVS states that the suspicion of the disease arose from the sudden death of one pig on the farm. Blood samples were taken from all pigs and along with organs from the dead pig were sent to the National Food and Veterinary Risk Assessment Institute, where all pigs were diagnosed with ASF. SFVS specialists have started an investigation to determine h …

During the first six months of this year, China’s meat imports have reached a volume of 4, 75 million tonnes, 75.3% larger than a year ago. In terms of value, meat imports have doubled, reaching $15.6 billion.Pig meat and pork products imports have increased by 140%, accounting for 2.1 million tonnes, while beef imports have grown by 43% (997,000 tonnes), according to data offered by the Chinese General Administration of Customs. In June, the volume of meat imported by China has reached 896,000 tonnes (+ 9.8%), with a total value of $2.6 billion. The EU was the main supplier of pork in …

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State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVC) informs that yesterday it received reports regarding two new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial pig farms in Kuldiga district, Latvia. In total, more than 11,600 pigs will have to be exterminated in both pig farms due to the infection. Ten days ago, the first outbreak of ASF in the country this year was recorded in the same district of Latvia. SFVS specialists are very concerned about the fact that new ASF sources are being registered near the Lithuanian border. Therefore, pig farmers in our country are also urged to adhere to biosecu …