For the first time, the Philippines has become the leading destination for Brazilian pork exports surpassing China, the main destination since 2018. Before that, Russia lead this ranking for over a decade.

A series of online sessions organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently brought together pig industry professionals from different parts of Ukraine. The event was aimed at raising awareness of biosecurity, reducing the risks of antibiotic resistance and sharing best international practices on farms.

Surveys by the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA) show that Brazilian pork exports totalled 121.1 thousand tons in November. The number is the third highest number ever recorded in the sector's monthly historical series, and exceeds by 15.1% the total exported in the same period last year, with 105.7 thousand tons.

Analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders note a slight decrease in retail prices for chilled pork semi-finished products on the shelves of national retail chains. Read more about the results of the monthly monitoring of retail pork prices below.

Tomorrow, 11 December, the final online session of a series of training events for pig producers will be held to strengthen biosecurity of pig farms and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.

China is a key export market for Canadian pork producers and therefore the Canadian industry continues to try and maximise exports to that country. The Canadian Pork Council (CPC), the Canadian Meat Council and the Canadian Cattle Association launched the ‘Canadian Meat Advocacy Office’ based in Beijing, China in November. It is being described as the first of its kind.

This Wednesday, 11 December, the third online session on improving biosecurity of pig farms and reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance will take place. It will be the final stage of a series of events organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

After years of talks, the European Commission and the Mercosur countries have concluded a trade agreement. The deal was signed in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo – and could have implications for meat trade between the 2 blocks.

New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) they need to be used alongside other measures for maximum effectiveness. The latest analysis also highlights the potential role of insects in spreading the virus but emphasises the need for further research in this area.

Yesterday, 4 December, the second online session of a series of events on biosecurity and the fight against antimicrobial resistance in pig production was successfully held. The event, organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), brought together leading industry experts and more than three hundred participants.

Since the first case of African swine fever was detected in Germany in September 2020, thousands more have been reported across the country, according to the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI).

Danish pork processor Danish Crown has announced further cuts in its operations in order to restore competitiveness. That was the message of the new CEO Niels Duedahl at the presentation of the 2023/24 annual report in Randers this November.

On 4 December 2024, the second online session will be held as part of a series of training events to strengthen biosecurity of pig farms and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. The event is organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the project ‘Keeping Animals Healthy in Ukraine’.

ККPig slaughter fell 2.6% in October.

African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) has made a one-off jump of about 60 km north west as a washed up wild boar in the river Rhine was tested positive last week. Most likely just an incident – but in the core zone more south east the situation not under control. The number of infected wild boar in western Germany has grown to 541 since June.

This Wednesday, 4 December, the second online session of the series of events on strengthening biosecurity and combating antimicrobial resistance in pig production, organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), will take place.

New research in Spain on Porcine Circovirus 3 (PCV3) has yielded further insights into how the virus might affect pig populations. In an Iberian semi-outdoor farm, the virus was linked to “grossly apparent myocarditis” in a stillborn piglet.

Yesterday, 27 November 2024, the first online session on key issues of biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance in pig production took place. The event brought together industry experts, farm owners, veterinarians and scientists to discuss best practices, standards and strategies to improve the efficiency and safety of pork production.

Scotland's feral pigs are being monitored for a disease that has been spreading through mainland Europe.