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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The UK Government has announced a record £1 billion investment to establish a new national biosecurity centre aimed at tackling future pandemics and major animal disease outbreaks such as African swine fever (ASF), foot-and-mouth disease, and avian influenza.

The Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI) has determined the origin of the African swine fever (ASF) virus detected in a wild boar in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany). According to the results of virological analysis, the genome of the new ASF variant differs significantly from all previously identified virus strains in Germany.

Despite the availability of registered vaccines against African swine fever (ASF) in Vietnam, most local producers are in no hurry to vaccinate their animals. There are several reasons for this: distrust of the vaccines' effectiveness, lack of clear vaccination protocols, lack of information about virus strains in the regions and, last but not least, lack of a compensation system in case of losses.

China continues to be a key market for pork exporters from both the United States and Canada. However, the trade relationships with each country are developing very differently.