• Switzerland introduces new labelling requirements for animal products

    Starting July 1, 2025, Switzerland will implement new labelling rules for meat, eggs, and milk derived from animals that underwent certain painful procedures without anesthesia. The Federal Council adopted the corresponding amendments to the Foodstuffs and Utility Articles Ordinance (LGV) and the Food Information Ordinance (LIV) on May 28, 2025. A two-year transition period will be provided to allow businesses to comply.

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  • Ukraine initiates recognition of regionalization principle in ASF context during agricultural talks with China

    Ukraine has raised the issue of recognizing the principle of regionalization in the context of African Swine Fever (ASF) during the 9th meeting of the Sub-Commission on Agricultural Cooperation between Ukraine and the People’s Republic of China. The session was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, Oksana Osmachko, and Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China, Zhang Zhili.

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  • ASF in Germany: virus spreads to second district of North Rhine-Westphalia

    A new case of African swine fever (ASF) has been recorded among wild boars in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) – this time in the district of Siegen-Wittgenstein, approximately 5 km east of the original outbreak in the district of Olpe. This was reported by the Friedrich Loeffler Federal Research Institute (FLI), which confirmed the presence of the virus in laboratory tests.

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  • International Congress "Profitable Pig Production": from challenges to sustainable development

    Join the largest industry event of the year, bringing together leading experts, producers, and innovators in the swine sector!

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  • U.S. farmer sentiment declines amid export and tariff concerns

    U.S. farmer sentiment declined in June after two consecutive months of improvement, according to the Ag Economy Barometer, a monthly survey conducted by Purdue University and CME Group. The overall index dropped by 12 points, falling from 158 in May to 146 in June.

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  • Denmark publishes new animal welfare report: most pig and cattle farms comply with regulations

    The majority of Denmark’s pig and cattle farms comply with national animal welfare regulations, according to the latest Animal Welfare Report released by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.

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  • 12 EU countries call for protection of traditional animal-based food names from plant-based misuse

    Twelve EU Member States, including Spain, have formally requested the European Commission to develop legislation that would protect traditional names of animal-based food products—such as meat, eggs, honey, and fish—from being used by plant-based alternatives that could mislead consumers.

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  • In Germany, another 400 pig farms disappeared in six months: the livestock population fell to 20.9 million

    The Federal Statistical Office Destatis has published preliminary results of the May livestock inventory. As of 3 May 2025 there were 15,250 pig farms in the country, which is 2.6% (400 farms) less than during the previous check on 3 November 2024, and 3.3% (520) less than in May last year.

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  • Ukraine joins the global Agribenchmark network for pig farming for the first time

    For the first time in history, Ukraine’s pig farming industry has joined the international benchmarking network Agribenchmark — a leading global platform that unites pig producers from around the world to evaluate production efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. This significant step toward international integration was initiated by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

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  • Ukraine will not become a testing ground for the Vietnamese vaccine against ASF — Oksana Yurchenko

    The Vietnamese vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), which is being proposed for registration in Ukraine, is causing concern among industry representatives due to the lack of sufficient scientifically sound information and international recognition.

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  • Spanish slaughterhouses struggle again: summer heat deepens supply shortage and shrinks margins

    Spanish slaughterhouses are once again facing a challenging summer. As temperatures rise, so does the pressure on the pork sector, with declining supply, firm pig prices, falling pork prices, and rapidly deteriorating margins for processors.

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  • ASF in Germany: number of infected wild boar in North Rhine-Westphalia rises to 11

    African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to spread in the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Over the past few days, six new positive cases were confirmed in the wild boar population, bringing the total number of infected wild boar in the region to 11.

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  • ASF strikes again: second outbreak on a farm in Poland in 2025

    Poland has recorded its second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm this year, once again confirming the threat hanging over the pig farming industry. The new outbreak was detected on a farm in the Lublin Province, in the Bialski County. This is the first case of ASF in this region in 2025.

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  • Taiwan sets sights on Japan for fresh pork, U.S. for processed meat exports

    Taiwan is aiming to expand its pork export markets by targeting Japan for fresh pork and the United States for processed pork products, following its recognition as the only country in Asia free from African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever (CSF), and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), according to an agricultural official.

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  • Pilgrim’s offers UK pig farmers groundbreaking 20-year contracts

    Meat processing giant Pilgrim’s Europe has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at reshaping the future of British pig farming: 20-year contracts for UK pig producers. This unprecedented move is designed to foster a sustainable, profitable future for the sector — benefiting farmers, processors, and consumers alike.

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  • EU livestock numbers continue decade-long decline: all major herds shrink in 2024

    According to data published today by Eurostat, the European Union recorded a further decline in its livestock populations in 2024. All major categories—pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats—saw reductions compared to the previous year, continuing a downward trend observed over the past decade.

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  • Pork market update: North America sees strong prices, but geopolitical risks loom

    The pork markets of the United States, Canada, and Mexico—closely linked by trade in both meat and live animals—are currently experiencing firm prices heading into summer. This is driven by rising wholesale prices, strong domestic and export demand, and tightening supply across the region. Additionally, a tight beef market is supporting the pork sector and other protein alternatives.

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  • ASF in Poland: first farm outbreak of 2025

    Poland has reported its first African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak of 2025 in domestic pigs. The case was confirmed on June 20 on a farm housing 1,311 pigs near the town of Luzino in the Pomerania province, about 50 km northwest of the port city of Gdańsk.

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  • ASF: WOAH emphasizes the importance of using high-quality vaccines that comply with newly adopted standards

    The continued spread of African swine fever (ASF) remains a global concern for the pig industry, with no region spared. For years, the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment has made disease control exceptionally challenging. However, recent developments in vaccine research — including the approval and testing of modified live vaccines in some countries — have raised hopes for new tools to help contain the ASF epidemic.

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