According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on the final results of the 2023 agricultural structure survey, the number of livestock farms fell by around 4% or 7,100 farms between 2020 (around 168,800 farms) and 2023.

The second phase of the Animal Health in Ukraine project, implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Аssociation Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) , provides veterinary support to pig farms.

These are the leading European exporters of pork products to third countries in 2023.

Within the framework of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens of pigs was carried out for the first time to determine antibiotic sensitivity using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method, taking into account the clinical picture. The company-member of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders , AV LLC "Agrocenter K", has already received the results of the research implemented within the second phase of the project. Details in the commentary:

Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.

Many pig farms have achieved a high level of protection by establishing biosecurity protocols, but there are many that continue to work on improvement and need expert assistance.

Decreases in pig, bovine, and sheep production are expected.

This marks the first increase in the FAO Meat Price Index in seven months.

Within the framework of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens in pigs with determination of antibiotic sensitivity using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method will be conducted for the first time, taking into account the clinical picture.

As part of the Animal Health in Ukraine Project , the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has compiled a list of 10 companies that will receive advisory assistance in improving biosecurity in 2024.

Animal welfare and sustainable production are the future of domestic livestock farming, and we need to prepare for it today. Therefore, the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders is actively involved in initiatives aimed at implementing relevant transformations, including within the framework of the SuLaWe project.

According to preliminary data, the pig population in December 2023 was 9769.7 thousand, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

In 2023 pork production in Germany decreased significantly, while beef production remained almost unchanged. There was a slight increase in poultry.

British reports have shown that in the 7 months since May 2023, 2,920 cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were reported in domestic pigs in Europe. In wild boar, the number of known cases in the same period came to 3,600.

This year, 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins, and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.

This year 50 pig farms were given the opportunity to test feed ingredients for mycotoxins and 25 were given the opportunity for comprehensive veterinary testing.

In the United States, one of the most common ways to treat vehicles is baking (high temperature treatment).

The European Commission has approved two German State aid schemes totaling €1 billion to improve animal welfare in livestock breeding.

This acquisition marks a significant step forward in the structuring of French swine genetics and in the development strategy of the Axiom Group:

The European Commission has decided to register the European citizens' initiative entitled "European Citizens' Initiative in Defence of Agriculture and Rural Economy in Europe".