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Contraction seen in the Danish pig herd
Maiden gilts recorded a 10% decline compared to January 2021 but the numbers are lower in every category.
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Global meat prices offer mixed picture
Increased demand for beef has lifted the FAO Meat Price Index but poultry and sheepmeat prices are declining.
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Why is the European Commission opposing aid for the swine industry?
In the context of various requests for aid for the swine industry, the Commissioner has responded as to the reason for not offering this aid to the sector.
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UK: Continued backlogs of pigs affecting the sector
AHDB believes progress in resolving the backlog of pigs won't be made until the second quarter of 2022.
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Genesus Team Attends Iowa Pig Congress
Global industry analyst Jim Long (Genesus) gathered feedback from pork producers and processors while attending the Iowa Pork Congress.
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Colombia: New regulation on sanitary and safety authorization for swine farms
The new regulations stipulate the animal health, biosecurity, and welfare conditions with which pig farms must comply.
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The evolution of Portugal's swine industry through the pandemic
The Portuguese swine industry is restructuring to increase domestic pork production and open new strategic export markets.
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ASF Italy: Specific control measures in the infected area
The Ministry of Health has issued strict control measures in the infected area to stop the spread of ASF.
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France launches a rescue plan for the swine industry
The French swine industry is facing the largest price decline and cost increase in 30 years.
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EU regulation on veterinary medicine products now in force
As part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the new revised veterinary drug legislation has been in place since last Friday.
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Labour force crisis is impacting the meat industry all over the globe
Skilled personnel is hard to find and workers from East Europe are migrating to the West.
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China seems to head for 100% self-sufficiency in pork
The national swine herd may reach 504 million head this year, says a Polish market analyst.
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Ongoing uncertainty into 2022 for the global pork industry, Rabobank reports
Here's what to expect this year in the world's most important pork markets.
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France now required to label the origin of meat served in restaurants
In France, labeling the origin of meat served in restaurants and catering will become mandatory on March 1, 2022.
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South Korea: ASF found in wild boar further south
The infected wild boar was found 52km away from where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.
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Chile approves first-ever odor regulations for the swine industry
It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.
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More ASF cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.
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U.S. corn and soybean production up in 2021
Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production.
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Pork production in China increased significantly in 2021
Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.
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Philippines hog inventory grows as country recovers from ASF
The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.