Swine news - Present

Historic drought impacts soybean production, crushing reaches 18-year lows, leaving Argentina dependent on imports.

Widespread drought and heat stress impacted overall cereal production levels.

The first positive case of African swine fever in the Emilia Romagna region was found in a wild boar.

The price of pork in China saw month-on-month and year-on-year decreases in October.

September exports of U.S. pork were down slightly from a year ago but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The InterPIG network has released data on production costs, sow productivity, and feed conversion from 17 countries.

UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight.

Russian pork exports to China could reach up to 100 thousand tons in the first few years.

According to USDA projections, the world's leading swine-producing countries will maintain their positions and relevance in terms of production, international trade, and consumption, in spite of the difficult economic situation they are going through, which has led to a decrease in their key figures.

International wheat prices fell while coarse grain prices firmed marginally.

International pig meat prices fell for the third consecutive month.

Danish Minister of Food, Jacob Jensen, traveled to China, where he initiated a dialogue on safeguarding Danish pork exports in the case of ASF.

The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Romanian smoked pork "Salinate de Turda" in the register of protected geographical indications (PGI).

Cooperl and Bigard withdraw from the French reference market.

Recognition by the EU had been expected for months.

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.

Exports from January to September totaled 999,000 tons, 16% less than during the same period of the previous year.

Steps have been taken toward implementing the Canadian ASF Compartment Program.

In 2022, Brazil exported USD 57.9 million in animal protein, dairy products, and fish to Cuba.

For the first time, the complete genome of a non-genetically modified soybean variety has been sequenced, which is key for genetic improvement and to obtain efficient varieties.

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council.

The political agreement on geographical indications strengthens the protection of quality food and improves producer rewards and the EU's food leadership.

Seventy-five percent of pig farms have implemented the best available techniques to reduce emissions levels at their facilities.

Over 12,000 domestic pigs on five large farms have been affected by African swine fever outbreaks.

Santa Catarina remains Brazil's largest pork exporter, accounting for 54.2% of the total.

‘Meso turopoljske svinje' is the fresh meat and other edible parts of the carcass of castrated males and of females of the autochthonous Turopolje pig breed.

WOAH stresses the importance of the use of only high-quality ASF vaccines with proven efficacy and safety.

Wallonia is once again taking measures against the overpopulation of wild boars that they have been struggling with for years in the south of the country.

The new partnership will enhance the capabilities and capacities of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

Pork production was up by 3.6% in the first three quarters.

Protecting the welfare of animals is essential for Europeans, as shown by the results of a Eurobarometer survey published today.

Once the positive results for classical swine fever were received, ICA carried out cleaning, disinfection, and quarantine actions in the premises where the notification was received, active surveillance in the focal area, and a meeting with Porkcolombia.

Projections for key variables in 2024 from estimates for the region's leading countries, as outlined in the latest "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report published by the USDA on October 12.

Spain's animal feed production reached 37.5 million tons and remains the European leader in compound feed production in 2022.

After over a year, Aujeszky's disease has been again detected in France.

According to the latest USDA estimates published on October 12, a reduction in the sow inventory is expected in China, the European Union, and North America. However, Brazil is expected to see a significant increase in the number of sows.

Compared to the September report, production and export estimates for corn remained unchanged, while for soybeans there was a significant cut in final oilseed stocks.

The North American Meat Institute has published its second annual report on the evolution of the U.S. meat sector in areas of continuous improvement.

Farm restructuring and technology development and adoption are likely to lead to a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in China's pork supply chain.

In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" from October 12, the USDA released its first estimates for next year, in which it foresees a production similar to 2023, as well as greater dynamism in international trade and a slight decrease in consumption.

For soybeans, the country's main crop, estimates show growth in planted area and yields.

Improvement projects that are underway but not completed will have an additional 12 months to finish.

All pig producers who send pigs for slaughter must have a clinical PRRS statement starting November 4, 2023.

For the first time since 1997/98, Argentina will lose its place as the world's leading exporter of soybean meal and will be overtaken by Brazil.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has authorized the supply of pork from Russia.

While total year-to-date imports are higher than the same period in 2022, they have been trending downward since January.

Pigmeat production is declining in all EU countries while less competitive EU prices hamper exports.

EU cereal production in 2023/24 is expected to be below the 5-year average, while oilseed production is doing well.

Swine and pork production in 2024 is forecast to decline to due to lower sow inventories in 2023.

Issues related to the country’s swine industry were discussed at a government meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on September 4.

This report estimates how production and the availability of products for export could be affected by a changing climate.

These are the conditions of global wheat, maize, rice, and soybean crops according to AIMS.

International pig meat prices fell, underpinned by weak import demand from leading importing countries and ample global export availabilities.

This month’s increase was led by a 5.3% increase in international coarse grain prices.

As of September 2023, there was a total inventory of 74.3 million head on U.S. farms.

This guidance covers the technical aspects of reporting laboratory data for the African swine fever data collection.

The innovative trap is called PIG BRIG and is designed to be easy to use and effective.

The disease was detected on small farms.

A series of free workshops on the operation of agricultural biogas plants will be launched on October 12 for those interested in building such a plant and for representatives of public administration.

Key changes include introducing the concept of the Protection Zone for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.