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The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q3 2025.

Western Cape Veterinary Services has confirmed a case of Foot and Mouth Disease on a farm near Gouda, South Africa prompting immediate containment measures.

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

Nigeria strengthens livestock disease surveillance with a new six-month action plan to enhance prevention and response.

The FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.3% from September.

Sharp drops in pig and poultry meat prices drove the decline after eight consecutive monthly increases.

Kenyan experts call for joint efforts to cut rising livestock feed costs and boost the sector’s productivity, sustainability, and farmer profits.

Chinese imports of pork products between January and September 2025 remain stable compared to the previous year. Offal maintains its volume and exceeds pork.

U.S. reaches deal with China on economic and trade relations.

Northern Uganda identified as a hyper-endemic zone for pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), urging One Health action to curb rising infection risks.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in Nigeria held a three-day workshop to train veterinary officers on animal disease control.

Over 50 young agripreneurs in Ghana gain skills in sustainable livestock farming at a two-day FAO and World Food Forum dialogue in Ho.

According to Rabobank's pork quarterly report, global sow herd numbers are expected to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging.

In 2024, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector.

African swine fever was detected on a pig farm in Taichung.

IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.

SHIC's disease index monitors swine pathogen activity and identifies emerging threats.

Uganda’s Parliament has approved a $99.56 million (Shs 352 billion) loan from IFAD to fund the Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

A series of initiatives were announced following its global livestock conference.