Pork imports: a new anti-record in January

The year 2023 was marked by record low import activity for the pork market, but January is no less surprising. The dynamics of external pork supplies were monitored by analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

USDA and AUPB Continue to Support Pork Producers in War Times

Since the beginning of January 2024, the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) have been implementing the second phase of the Animal Health in Ukraine project, aimed at supporting pork producers in the area of epizootic welfare.

AUPB provides technical expert support

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders held a technical seminar for the segment of small producers who received pigs as part of an assistance project initiated by the International Humanitarian Organization Mercy Corps.

AUPB Veterinary School: Post-Weaning Diseases of Pigs

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Swine Medicine Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Common Respiratory Diseases of Pigs — Justin Brown

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Swine Medicine Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Global ASF Consultations: What's New in the Field of Disease Control?

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders took part in the event that brought together specialists in various fields related to animal health from 130 countries (Rome, Italy, December 12-14). The event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Briefly about the main theses from the event.

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.

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.

Justin Brown's Presentations are publicly available!

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Swine Medicine Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). During 5 modules, each speaker shared two presentations. For your attention, all the speeches of the speaker are available by the links:

35 Experts Will Discuss the Most Relevant Topics for Pork Producers During the CPPP 2023

CPPP 2023 will include 2 sections, 6 discussion panels, more than 10 hours of useful information and an outdoor barbecue! This year's event will bring together more than 300 participants. The event will take place on October 4 in Uman. The beginning is at 9:30.  For those who want to join the leading pig community, please register here: docs.google.com/forms

Discussion of Pig Farming Issues During the CPPP 2023

The Congress "Profitable Pig Production" gives producers the opportunity to communicate on the topics that concern them the most today.

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Congress "Profitable Pig Production" Returns in a New Format!

The Congress "Profitable Pig Production" gives producers the opportunity to communicate on the topics that concern them the most today.

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Program:

Best Pig Farm Biosecurity Practices: Overloading in the Demarcation Zone

Although most domestic farms run feed trucks to the inner perimeter of the farm, there is a better practice — overloading in the demarcation zone. The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders filmed this process for an educational video as part of a technical support project with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Pork Imports: May Results

In May, pork imports remained at a low level, according to the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

With the Support of the USAID AGRO Program, Ukrainian Pork Producers Will Study Modern Production Models to Restore the Industry

Due to the war, the Ukrainian pig industry lost about 12% of its livestock, and the domestic market lost more than 100 thousand tons of pork in 2022. At the same time, the sector remains important for providing food for the population and economic activity in rural areas.

Pork in Retail: Plus 2% in March

The increase in retail prices for pork during March was noted by analysts of the Pig Producers of Ukraine Association based on the results of monthly monitoring of national retail chains.

AUPB Has Completed a Survey of Epizootic Risks on Farms

One focus of Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) project is to survey domestic stakeholders (industrial farms, households, hunting gfarms, private veterinarians and laboratories) to assess disease risks, including ASF, and antimicrobial warfare practices. Over three months of collaboration 550 respondents were interviewed.