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Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records.

Increased probability that the pigs and poultry on the farm became infected after coming into contact with infected migratory birds, not dairy cattle or other livestock.

Nine OIRSA member countries are collaborating to create solid networks that will enable progress toward a more secure and resilient future for livestock.

More than 100 swine producers from Cotopaxi province participated in the technical seminar organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG).

From January to September, Russia exported around 200,000 tons of pork worth approximately USD 430 million.

European agricultural organisations are calling on EU policymakers to reconsider the EU-Mercosur trade agreement following Brazil's recent suspension of beef exports from female cattle.

Soybeans, winter corn, and wheat should continue to drive grain production growth.

The region received above-average rainfall in October, but the corn planting window has closed. Thirty percent of the intended area has not been planted. In the absence of significant late plantings, corn in the core region is expected to be half that of last year.

The National Quality System for Animal Welfare (SQBNA) certifies finishing pigs over 50 kg raised outdoors.

The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Chinese Taipei's self-declaration of freedom from African swine fever.

Millions of tons of grain pass through the Port of Montreal every year with October and November being peak agricultural export months.

China is Vietnam's largest export market for animal feed and raw materials.

For the first time, Vietnam is the main importer of pork from Paraná, while two new markets (the Philippines and the Dominican Republic), which started buying pork this year, are already among the top 10 destinations.

Sri Lanka has temporarily prohibited the slaughter, transport, and sale of pigs to prevent disease spread.

The highest pork import volume since November 2022 was reached in September, while exports rebounded to 1,500 tons.

In the first eight months of 2024, soybean imports reached nearly 1.45 million tons, worth nearly 754.48 million USD, with an average price of 521.6 USD/ton.

South Africa to import dried porcine hemoglobin from Argentina.

French pig production decreased again in 2023, in line with the decreased pig herd. The pig price remained above €2/kg.

Federal officials announced the first H5N1 avian flu detection in pigs on a backyard farm in Oregon.

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to ensure and enhance cooperation in the field of veterinary drug quality between Germany and China.

This plan outlines the implementation of a project to advance scientific development and technology transfer to enhance the circular economy in agriculture across Gia Lai Province.

Control of vector-borne diseases in animal health: the crucial issue of vaccines

Exports of meat and meat products from Russia increased by 16% in the first nine months of 2024.

Higher U.S. corn exports were estimated and Chinese corn imports were cut again. Soybean figures remained almost unchanged, reflecting a bumper crop and an increase in ending stocks.