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China confirms African Swine Fever on major pig farm
ASF has been confirmed on a 19,938-head pig farm in northeast China.
Latest report sees pig prices in China’s northeast tumble

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed on a farm in China that houses around 20,000 pigs.

According to Reuters News Agency, the case occurred in the northeast province of Liaoning and is one of several to have been reported in recent days.

A statement published by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said that case had occurred on a 19,938-head farm. Although the statement did not reveal the identity of the farm or its owner, it said that 221 pigs died and that it was located in Jinzhou city.

“The fact that the disease was confirmed on a big pig farm showed that it got more serious,” said Yao Guiling, an analyst with consultancy China-America Commodity Data Analytics.

“Big companies usually have better biosecurity measures. [The new outbreak] highlights the difficulty in controlling the disease. Companies will probably rethink or slow their output expansion plans.”

Reuters also said that the disease had been reported at two farms in Panjin city and another in Tianjin city, sparking concern that it remained far from control.

Pig prices in China’s northeast have tumbled after farmers were unable to move their pigs out of the infected provinces, while prices in the south have seen a sudden increase.

News of the spread of the disease also sent shares at top domestic pork producer Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development Co Ltd closing down seven per cent on Monday. 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.