US researchers claim that the number of unique African Swine Fever virus genotypes should be lowered to 6. Until now, genotypical classification led to the belief that there were 25 genotypes. According to the American team, this should be substantially lower.

Shipments of Russian pork to the Chinese market may begin by the middle of next year.

On Thursday, Italy's lower house of parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, approved a law banning the use of food and feed grown in laboratories.

Pig slaughter is up 0.5% year-on-year and up 3.7% from the previous quarter.

Scientists from Australia and the USA are teaming up to develop a safe and effective vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF). That news was shared at the website of Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO).

Since the beginning of 2023, 2347 cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in wild boars in Poland.

The European Commission gave its final approval for the second call for the voluntary closure of pig farms.

The People's Committee of Dong Xoai city, Binh Phuoc province has declared an African swine fever epidemic in Tan Binh ward.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – November 13, 2023

The main condition for introducing replacement cattle into the main herd is acclimatization. Firstly, it helps to protect the farm from disease outbreaks that are already present on the farm. Secondly, it prevents the introduction of new ones by making sure that the purchased animals will not be carriers and will not secrete the virus at the time of introduction to the herd. Accordingly, acclimatization, in addition to familiarizing newly acquired pigs with infections present on the farm, involves quarantine — isolation of animals from the main herd in order to prevent the introduction of new diseases.

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), held 5 modules of the online school for veterinary specialists of pig farms.

In October 2023, the average value of the FAO Food Price Index was 120.6 points, which is 0.7 points (0.5%) lower than in September, indicating a continuing downward trend. The index was also 14.8 points (10.9%) lower than the corresponding figure for the same period last year. This slight decline in October reflects a fall in the price indices for sugar, cereals, vegetable oils and meat. At the same time, the price index for dairy products has moved to growth, ProAgro Group reports, citing the October report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for Providing Microgrants for Starting or Developing a Business. The innovations expand the possibilities for using grant funds, reduce the number of documents required to be submitted to the bank to confirm expenses, abolish the maximum amount of grants to be provided during one application period, and clarify a number of provisions for veteran entrepreneurs, which simplify the receipt and use of grant funds. The Government adopted the relevant decision at a meeting on November 7, 2023.

russian pork exports to China could reach up to 100 thousand tons in the first few years.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – November 6, 2023

Exports from January to September totaled 999,000 tons, 16% less than during the same period of the previous year.

Recognition by the EU had been expected for months.

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.

Brazil maintains its global leadership in the cost of pork production per kilogram among 17 countries. In 2022, the production cost per kilogram of live pork was $1.28 in Santa Catarina and $1.13 in Mato Grosso. Despite a 10% and 12% increase in the two states, respectively, compared to 2021, these values are still lower than in the United States ($1.42 per kilogram), Denmark ($1.49), Spain ($1.66), Netherlands ($1.74), and Germany ($1.83). The average cost among the 17 countries in the InterPIG network is $1.72 per kilogram.