China’s recognition of the entire Brazilian territory as free from foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) could increase Brazilian pork exports to the Chinese market by more than 40,000 tonnes annually. The industry expects higher export volumes, increased revenues, and new opportunities for meat processing enterprises.

On June 11–12, Lutsk will host the next series of training sessions for representatives of territorial communities as part of the international EpiC project, implemented with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB). The training will focus on the responsible use of antibiotics in animal production and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Denmark’s new government has announced a major transformation of the agricultural sector, with the pig industry at the center of the reform agenda. Key measures include a ban on tail docking, a full transition to group housing for sows, reduced antibiotic use, and a reduction in piglet exports. Industry representatives have already warned about potential risks to competitiveness and employment.

Despite producers’ frustration over low pig prices, recent statistics indicate that the problem does not lie in excess supply. Pig slaughter volumes in Germany during the first four months of 2026 were virtually unchanged from last year, while the main pressure on the market stems from challenges in pork sales.

In the first quarter of 2026, Portugal significantly increased its pork exports while reducing shipments of live pigs abroad. This trend reflects the growing role of domestic processing and the creation of higher added value within the country.

On June 3–4, training sessions for representatives of territorial communities were held in Odesa, focusing on communication about responsible antibiotic use and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The events were organized within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

The remains of dead wild boars were discovered in the Dashiv Forestry of the Haisyn Forestry District, where laboratory testing confirmed African swine fever (ASF). Experts warn that the risk of further spread of the disease among wild fauna and domestic pig populations remains high.

Following the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm in eastern Hungary, authorities have begun culling approximately 3,000 pigs and imposed quarantine restrictions.

On June 2, Odesa hosted a training session for specialists of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) within the framework of the EpiC project. The event focused on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and implementing modern approaches to monitoring and controlling antibiotic use in animal production.

The authorities of the Belgian region have extended the ban on transporting live animals to distant destinations outside the EU due to animal welfare risks associated with high summer temperatures.

Dutch veterinarians are reporting the rapid spread of a new pig syndrome that has already been identified on a significant number of farms across the country. The condition is associated with a previously little-known variant of parvovirus, similar to a virus first detected in fox feces in 2012.

The Donald Trump administration has proposed introducing additional import duties of 10% or 12.5% on goods from 60 countries and economies that, according to Washington, have failed to adequately address trade in products made with forced labour.

May marked a turning point for Germany’s pig sector. After a relatively stable start to the month, the market faced falling prices for slaughter pigs, piglets and sows, increasing pressure from slaughter companies, and growing uncertainty among producers.

Shipments of US pork to Taiwan more than doubled in the first quarter of 2026, while export value increased by nearly 90%.

Denmark’s largest meat producer aims to save around DKK 500 million amid intensifying competition, challenges in the beef market, and growing pressure on producer profitability.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has urged countries to carefully plan African swine fever (ASF) vaccination programmes and combine them with strict biosecurity measures. Meanwhile, Europe continues to record a growing number of ASF outbreaks among both domestic pigs and wild boar.

Despite high biosecurity standards on pig farms, human error remains one of the main pathways for the introduction of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). Since the beginning of the outbreaks, more than 200 livestock farms in Cyprus and the Greek island of Lesvos have been affected.

Digitalization is becoming one of the key drivers of the sector’s development, helping improve traceability, productivity, and compliance with modern sustainability requirements.