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AG ABROAD ...
China releases more pork from reserve to cool prices
Was the second release in two weeks following a similar announcement Sept. 18
HEARING ...
Beef, poultry, sheep, pork producers in DC
Roberts holds hearing to gather perspectives on U.S. livestock, poultry sectors
DISEASE CONCERNS ...
S. Korea confirms 4th swine fever case in a week
Has raised fears officials are fighting a losing battle to halt the spread of the disease
DISEASE NOTICE ...
New regions affected by African swine fever
Laos, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Hong Kong added to APHIS list
NEW REGULATIONS ...
Pork slaughter rules give companies more food safety tasks
USDA expects 35 high-speed pork processing plants likely to adopt the new rule
AG ABROAD ...
China releases stockpiled pork to cool price surge
The price of pork, China's staple meat, has soared almost 50% from a year ago
DISEASE SPREADS ...
South Korea confirms 2nd case of swine fever
There are about 6,300 farms in South Korea that raise more than 11 million pigs
REGULATIONS UPDATED ...
USDA modernizes swine slaughter inspection
For the first time in 50+ years, USDA FSIS is modernizing swine slaughter inspection
DISEASE OUTBREAK ...