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In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.

APHIS is requesting public comments on a proposal to establish a voluntary livestock improvement program to improve biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance for swine health.

Tests performed by the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut on samples from a suspect goat ruled out foot-and-mouth disease.

China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.

Due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany, it is currently possible for Russia to import breeding pigs from all EU member states.

Following the confirmation of a case of foot and mouth disease in Germany, more countries have implemented measures to prevent the entry of the disease.

The EU adopts urgent measures to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease and protect trade.

The One Health Plan aims to protect people, animals, and the environment from shared health threats.

The national reference laboratory in Germany has confirmed that it is serotype O.

Several countries have imposed bans on calf imports and pork from Germany.

November U.S. pork exports posted year-over-year gains, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The last outbreak of FMD in Germany was in 1988. The last outbreak in Europe was reported in Bulgaria in 2011.

The exercise will test how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Department of Agriculture apply bilateral zoning arrangements.

This system tracks changes in the antimicrobial susceptibility of enteric bacteria found in ill people, retail meats, and food animals in the United States.

Submit electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by May 7, 2025.

Last year, 44 outbreaks of ASF were reported in pigs and 2,311 in wild boar.

China seeks to implement grain-saving actions in the livestock industry to improve efficiency and save grain.

The FAO Cereal Price Index in December was relatively unchanged from November. For the year as a whole, the Index averaged 13.3% below the 2023 level.

By contrast, pig meat prices declined, underpinned by weaker-than-expected consumer demand in the European Union ahead of the winter holidays.

China's grain output reached 706.50 million tons for the first time in 2024.

How FAO is leading the charge to safeguard all pigs in Asia and the Pacific.

Exports to China had the largest reduction, explained in particular by reductions in exports of pigmeat.

Deforestation law: Parliament gives companies extra year to comply

The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.

The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.

Now China is in the top three buyers of Russian pork products. At the end of the year shipments there may approach 50 thousand tons.

An investment in the UK’s main research and laboratory testing facility will bolster the country's fight against animal disease.

More than 50 scientists, managers, businessmen, and manufacturers attended the launching event of the Vietnam Pig Operation (VPO), marking a turning point in promoting the sustainable development of the pig industry in Vietnam.

These proposals aim to strengthen farmers' position and restore the trust between actors in the agri-food supply chain.

The EU-Mercosur agreement eliminates over 90% of tariffs but faces challenges due to agricultural and environmental concerns.

The EU Council defines key objectives of the CAP, including sustainability, administrative simplification, and support for small producers.

The CVMP will re-evaluate dosages of first-line veterinary antibiotics to improve their efficacy and limit bacterial resistance.

Listeriosis cases reached their highest level since 2007, while campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU.

Representatives of international organizations discussed and designed strategies that promote productive efficiency, social equity, and resilience, through evidence-based approaches, consensus, and adaptation to the new geopolitical and technological realities.

The decline was mainly due to lower international pig meat prices.

Global wheat, barley, sorghum, and rice prices declined in November while maize prices remained stable.

Of the total 930,000 ha, 70% is in excellent condition and the remaining 30% in very good condition. In fact, 21% already have an almost assured good yield because they have received more than 60 mm in the last 10 days.

Three outbreaks on farms have affected a total of 1701 susceptible animals.

The European Commission officially launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.

EU deforestation rules are postponed until 2025, giving companies more time to adapt and maintain environmental targets.

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 recent opening incorporates products that are especially valued in Asian markets.

The growth is principally driven by anticipated demand increases in the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Philippines.

The contraction in production in China, coupled with marginal declines in Thailand and Canada, is expected to offset growth in other key producing regions.

According to investigations, the carcass arrived on the banks of the Rhine River from the existing African swine fever restriction zone, therefore, no new restriction zones will be established.

Federal government reinforces pig farming with PAC funds.

The EU will lead efforts at COP29 to strengthen climate action, focusing on sustainable finance, energy transition, and carbon markets.

The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.

Affected Gulf and East Coast ports will be reopened while negotiations continue.

World pig meat prices were unchanged, with global supplies adequately covering increased demand.

Higher slaughter numbers and carcase weights have helped production in key producing countries, according to AHDB.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.

Oilseed production in the EU-27 for the 2023 harvest and forecast for 2024.

FAO’s first forecast for the 2024/25 season points to an overall comfortable global cereal supply and demand situation.