The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), with the mediation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the Save Ukraine Charitable Foundation, has donated laboratory equipment worth almost $350 thousand to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. The equipment was donated to the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection to help maintain the health, production and welfare of animals in Ukraine.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – July 10, 2023

The project is being implemented by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB). The main objectives are to assess disease risks under martial law in Ukraine; train pig farm veterinarians to improve their knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine; advise on establishing biosecurity on pig farms; and prepare accessible training materials on animal health. The project was launched in October 2022. During the third quarter (March-June 2023) of the project:

Adequate colostrum intake after birth helps promote piglet survival. As litter sizes have increased in recent years, the demand for colostrum proportionately increases to achieve this desired level of intake. The recommended intake is at least 250 grams.

Jim Long Pork Commentary –  July 3, 2023

Jim Long Pork Commentary – June 26, 2023

Between-farm movements accounted for 71% of disease transmissions in the model, with local spread and vehicular transmission both contributing about 14% each.

The third module of the veterinary school completed on the 27th of June, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

A few days after the discovery of African swine fever (ASF) on a small farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the disease has spread to Croatia. 

US corn has lacked competitiveness so far in 2022-23, but has found steady demand in Mexico. The origin could struggle in 2023-24 in the face of reduced Chinese demand, particularly if weather conditions do not improve in the US corn belt.

In light of the devastating consequences of russia's war of aggression for Ukraine's people, economy, and infrastructure, and given the enormous scale and complexity of the recovery and reconstruction challenge, the European Commission is proposing to establish a dedicated financing instrument that will provide coherent, predictable as well as flexible support for the period 2024-2027 to Ukraine, adapted to the unprecedented challenges of supporting a country at war. The Facility underscores the EU's steadfast commitment to supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing war of aggression and on its path towards EU membership.

The Commission proposes to mobilise additional EU funding for EU farmers impacted by adverse climatic events, high input costs, and diverse market and trade related issues. The new support package will consist of €330 million for 22 Member States. In addition, Member States today approved the €100 million support package for farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia presented on 3 May. Several other measures, including a possibility of higher advance payments should support farmers affected by adverse climatic events.

Baden-Württemberg has experienced a sharp decrease in the number of piglets.

Registration for the third module of the veterinary school continues, which the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) realizes under the grant cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Start on June 27 12:45 am.

Egypt is expected to import 12 million tons of wheat during the fiscal year 2023/2024, up from 11.6 million tons in 2022/2023, to reclaim its position as the world's top wheat importer, according to a report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

 American pig farmers are losing so much money that some may soon start selling the corn they would normally use to feed animals, according to the world’s largest hog producer.

The third training for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts at 27th of June at 12:00 (Kyiv time).

The third training for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts at 27th of June.

Correct measurement of temperature and humidity are most crucial to create the optimum climate in the livestock house.

Jim Long Pork Commentary –  June 19, 2023