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China readies to stockpile pork following price warnings
China is set to stockpile pork for state reserves as an index monitoring pork prices triggered a second-level warning.
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Europe: Veterinary drug sales grew in 2021
In 2021, total sales of animal drugs in Europe reached €7.4 billion.
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Germany: Meat production dropped further in 2021
A total of 51.8 million pigs were slaughtered in 2021, a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The slaughter of imported pigs was reduced by almost half.
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Recent observations on pig farming in the U.S., Europe, and China
Last week the “who’s calling whom” scenario came more into play. Packers were looking for hogs. As hog numbers continue to decline the calling will become more frequent.
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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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The Mexican Institute of Pig Farming has launched
The Institute's objective is to promote scientific and technological research and make it more accessible to small and medium-scale producers.
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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.