Swine news - Present

The Irish swine sector is going through its worst financial crisis in 10 years, which is why the government has announced a specific aid scheme.

To rely less on imported vaccines, the Federal Animal Health Center is increasing its production capacity for swine, poultry, and cattle vaccines.

Chile represents a new export destination for UK pork.

The total EU27 pig inventory is at a 10-year low.

COCERAL has just released new forecasts for the grain harvest, revising December's data upwards.

The United States and Canada have agreed on a protocol to guide the cross-border transit of animals in emergency situations.

Argentina is one of the leading exporters of these commodities.

The Mexican swine industry saw favorable performance, with strong demand and higher prices.

Currently under martial law, the government of Ukraine has established new rules for the export of several products, including wheat, corn, and sunflower oil.

The Australian Government will invest $69 million to control the spread of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).

The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global fertilizer markets and the risks associated with the current conflict.

Russia and Ukraine play an important role in global food production and supply. In view of the current crisis, FAO has published the main risk factors for food security.

In the European Union, veterinary drug residues in animal products continue to decrease according to the EFSA report.

The demand and price of soybeans to produce oil for biodiesel is increasing.

The main goal of the program is to develop and implement an African Swine Fever (ASF)-Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Monitored Certification Program.

To strengthen detection capabilities and enhance outbreak preparedness for ASF and CSF, USDA has made a surveillance dashboard available.

Meat and meat products from the EU must be imported at border control posts with appropriate certification starting July 1 of this year.

Japan’s 2022 pork production is projected down slightly from 2021, so
expected strong retail demand will be met by greater imports in 2022

As the sector is facing several challenges, the European Commission set up the group to review all aspects of the sector to ensure its sustainability and resilience.

The United States agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products to China decreased 9.4% in 2021.

Based on figures from official sources, a consolidation and projection of pork consumption was conducted, with China continuing to be the main consumer.

According to the Pork Checkoff, a record was set for the value of U.S. exports, and Mexico became the largest trading partner of the United States, surpassing China for the first time.

Everyone involved in the care, moving, and handling of pigs on farm needs to complete the training by August 31, 2022, as part of Red Tractor standards.

Despite the record increase in pork production and value, annual growth stands at 3.82%, below the 8% increase in 2020.

In 2021, the EU became the leading buyer of Russian products, surpassing China.

The information is from the monthly crop report from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral), of the State Department of Agriculture and Supply.

Japanese encephalitis virus was confirmed on eight piggeries with a total of 147,775 susceptible animals.

The scientific advice on the designation of antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans has been released by EMA and the European Commission.

EU pork production is forecast to fall based on slowing Chinese demand combined with rising feed costs. Despite this, the EU is anticipated to be able to maintain (or even increase) its pork export levels in 2022.

Pig meat prices edged up, reflecting increased internal demand and scaled-back hog supplies in the EU and USA.

The FAO Cereal Price Index up 14.8 percent from one year ago.

According to data published by the ADNS annual report, ASF cases are on the rise in the EU.

A number of member states called for a more long-term strategy and set of tools to be put in place with a view to improving the EU’s resilience and food sovereignty.

Half of the submitted applications come from farmers from the Kuyavian-Pomeranian and Greater Poland voivodships. The deadline to apply for aid is April 29.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany have submitted their proposal to the EU Commission for the redesignation of the country's highly nitrate-polluted regions.

From January 1 to February 6, Russia exported $2.092 billion worth of agricultural products, down 15% from the same period last year ($2.468 billion).

Culling begins in the infected area this week.

The total number of African swine fever cases rises to 46, all in the area declared an "infected zone"

An index monitoring pork prices has again dropped below a warning level.

Ukraine is among the world's leading producers and exporters of corn, wheat, and barley.

This agreement will strengthen epidemiological surveillance efforts to prevent the entry of swine diseases, such as African swine fever (ASF).

In Brazil, the production of raw materials is expected to increase by 5% this 2021/2022 season compared to the previous year. Corn is expected to increase significantly, but soybeans will likely decrease compared to the previous season.

With the new location of the fence, the authorities are responding to the discovery of injured and dead wild animals at the fence as a result of the flooding of the Oder River at the beginning of the year.

Pig slaughter in Brazil increased by 5.8% in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. But compared to the third quarter of 2021, it decreased by 3.2%.

Grain shipments from Argentine ports totaled 60.66 million tons, an all-time record for the country.

The UK has set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for animal welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for the swine industry.

The High Level Group would work to find a solution to the current crisis in the pork sector in the medium and long term.

High input prices and reduced demand from China will limit the expansion of Spanish pork production this year.

An overview of Spain's pork production, pig numbers, and exports in 2021.

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law with urgent measures to curb the spread of African swine fever in the territory.

Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry.

The USDA has published its Agricultural Projections to 2031. Here's what is in store for U.S. hog prices, pork production, and exports.

Although exports continue to grow, imports have gained ground, increasing significantly over the last decade.

Excessive rainfall has interrupted the soybean harvest in Brazil and recently it has become more difficult to supply the industry.

The year 2021 was characterized by very positive results for Colombian swine farming.

On-farm animal welfare rules: MEPs call for clarity and uniform implementation.

Over the past year, Spanish imports of Dutch piglets increased by 22% with respect to the year prior.

Record pork exports to other key markets offset the decline in China.

In its latest plan to advance the agriculture industry, China lays out targets for meat and pork production.