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Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The new regulations intend to bring about a fairer pig supply chain.

African Swine Fever has been confirmed in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas Municipality, South Africa, with nearly 800 pigs quarantined.

Africa Re and partners launch Index-Based Livestock Insurance to protect 20,000 farmers in Northern Nigeria from climate-related losses.

PigX2 Congress 2025 Highlights Animal Welfare as Key to Swine Industry’s Future.

The Adamawa State Government in Northern Nigeria has allocated ₦5billion to upgrade and sustain the state’s agricultural sector.

Following a wide-ranging consultation, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board has confirmed it will move forward with creating new modules and labelling for outdoor pig production.

Regulatory clearance enables Mission Barns and its partners to introduce cultivated pork fat into foodservice and retail products for the first time in the U.S.

This short-term outlook edition provides market prospects for key EU agricultural markets in 2025.

54% of the pork China imported up to June consisted of offal, a category that continues to gain ground over meat.

EU pigmeat output rises in early 2025, driven by demand and prices, but export competitiveness weakens due to higher EU market prices.

The agreement with Japan reassures and expands opportunities in the second leading export destination for U.S. beef and pork.

South Africa faces economic uncertainty as the US announces a 30% tariff on exports, pressuring the country to finalize a trade deal before August 1, 2025.

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on the movement of swine and pork products within Luweero District following an ASF outbreak.

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 gives market developments and medium-term projections for world meat markets.

The EU aims to simplify green laws without weakening environmental or health protections. Feedback open until 10 September 2025.

The Alerts Tool provides a nationally accessible inventory of animal health disease alerts from across Canada.

Canada’s livestock and poultry sectors have collaborated to address foot and mouth disease , African swine fever, and highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Ministry seeks to reform the sector, boost productivity, and create export opportunities for livestock products.

South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.

Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.

Exports of U.S. pork trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Migori County has banned the movement of pigs in and out of Awendo Sub-County due to an African Swine Fever outbreak.