Maiden gilts recorded a 10% decline compared to January 2021 but the numbers are lower in every category.

Increased demand for beef has lifted the FAO Meat Price Index but poultry and sheepmeat prices are declining.

In the context of various requests for aid for the swine industry, the Commissioner has responded as to the reason for not offering this aid to the sector.

AHDB believes progress in resolving the backlog of pigs won't be made until the second quarter of 2022.

Global industry analyst Jim Long (Genesus) gathered feedback from pork producers and processors while attending the Iowa Pork Congress.

The new regulations stipulate the animal health, biosecurity, and welfare conditions with which pig farms must comply.

The Portuguese swine industry is restructuring to increase domestic pork production and open new strategic export markets.

The Ministry of Health has issued strict control measures in the infected area to stop the spread of ASF.

The French swine industry is facing the largest price decline and cost increase in 30 years.

As part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the new revised veterinary drug legislation has been in place since last Friday.

Skilled personnel is hard to find and workers from East Europe are migrating to the West.

The national swine herd may reach 504 million head this year, says a Polish market analyst.

Here's what to expect this year in the world's most important pork markets.

In France, labeling the origin of meat served in restaurants and catering will become mandatory on March 1, 2022.

The infected wild boar was found 52km away from where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.

It is expected to prevent and control odor emissions from pig farms by establishing technological improvements and reducing emissions from the source.

Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.

Increased acreage and higher yields for corn and soybeans led to record high soybean production and near-record high corn production.

Pork production in China has reached historically normal levels.

The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.