• Scientists in US and Australia team up for ASF vaccine

    Scientists from Australia and the USA are teaming up to develop a safe and effective vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF). That news was shared at the website of Australia’s national science agency (CSIRO).

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  • Poland: ASF Cases in Wild Boars Increasing at an Alarming Rate

    Since the beginning of 2023, 2347 cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in wild boars in Poland.

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  • Belgium: European Commission Approves Buyout Scheme for Pig Farmers

    The European Commission gave its final approval for the second call for the voluntary closure of pig farms.

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  • Vietnam: ASF Epidemic Declared in Dong Xoai City (Binh Phuoc)

    The People's Committee of Dong Xoai city, Binh Phuoc province has declared an African swine fever epidemic in Tan Binh ward.

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  • U.S. Record Corn Crop — Jim Long

    Jim Long Pork Commentary – November 13, 2023

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  • Gilts Acclimaton is a Key Factor in Ensuring the Health and Productivity of the Breeding Herd

    The main condition for introducing replacement cattle into the main herd is acclimatization. Firstly, it helps to protect the farm from disease outbreaks that are already present on the farm. Secondly, it prevents the introduction of new ones by making sure that the purchased animals will not be carriers and will not secrete the virus at the time of introduction to the herd. Accordingly, acclimatization, in addition to familiarizing newly acquired pigs with infections present on the farm, involves quarantine — isolation of animals from the main herd in order to prevent the introduction of new diseases.

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  • Veterinary School: Algorithm for Developing a Vaccination Protocol on a Farm

    The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), held 5 modules of the online school for veterinary specialists of pig farms.

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  • The fall of the FAO Food Price Index continues

    In October 2023, the average value of the FAO Food Price Index was 120.6 points, which is 0.7 points (0.5%) lower than in September, indicating a continuing downward trend. The index was also 14.8 points (10.9%) lower than the corresponding figure for the same period last year. This slight decline in October reflects a fall in the price indices for sugar, cereals, vegetable oils and meat. At the same time, the price index for dairy products has moved to growth, ProAgro Group reports, citing the October report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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  • The Government has improved the procedure for granting grants for the creation or development of own business

    The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the Procedure for Providing Microgrants for Starting or Developing a Business. The innovations expand the possibilities for using grant funds, reduce the number of documents required to be submitted to the bank to confirm expenses, abolish the maximum amount of grants to be provided during one application period, and clarify a number of provisions for veteran entrepreneurs, which simplify the receipt and use of grant funds. The Government adopted the relevant decision at a meeting on November 7, 2023.

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  • russia could double pork exports thanks to opening of Chinese market

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

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  • Europe Market – Down 8% in Pork Production — Jim Long

    Jim Long Pork Commentary – November 6, 2023

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  • Spanish pork product exports decrease

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

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  • Italy: eradication of African swine fever from wild boar throughout Sardinia

    Recognition by the EU had been expected for months.

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  • UK sales of veterinary antibiotics reach lowest ever level

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

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  • Brazil Holds the Lowest Cost of Pork Production Among 17 Countries

    Brazil maintains its global leadership in the cost of pork production per kilogram among 17 countries. In 2022, the production cost per kilogram of live pork was $1.28 in Santa Catarina and $1.13 in Mato Grosso. Despite a 10% and 12% increase in the two states, respectively, compared to 2021, these values are still lower than in the United States ($1.42 per kilogram), Denmark ($1.49), Spain ($1.66), Netherlands ($1.74), and Germany ($1.83). The average cost among the 17 countries in the InterPIG network is $1.72 per kilogram.

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  • European pork production steadily declines

    The pork production in Europe continues its steady decline. In the first 7 months of 2023, pork production in the EU-27 countries totalled 11.9 million tonnes. That is 8% less than in the same period last year. This marks the second year in a row of production decline, as production for 2023 is down by over 10% from the 5-year average. The EU commissions latest forecast for pig meat production in 2023 is that the year ends with 6.6 less%.

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  • Canadian pork industry to protect trade using ASF compartments

    While Canada is free of African swine fever (ASF) and has never had a reported case of this devastating disease, prevention and preparation for its potential introduction into Canada is necessary for protecting Canadian pigs and the pork industry.

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  • Model to predict potential ASF spread in North America

    The threat level of African Swine Fever (ASF) in North America is very high. As a consequence, there are continued strenuous efforts across the industry, academia and the government to prevent the entry of ASF. One of them is a new model.

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  • Bone mineral density affects lameness in boars

    Researchers in China studied the effect of bone mineral density on lameness in boars and found that all types of claw lesions can affect lameness, with boars with ankle edema having the highest lameness rates.

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  • Spanish swine farms reduce emissions

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

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