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International pig meat prices fell the most, reflecting increased slaughter in Western Europe amid weak domestic and foreign demand.

Global wheat, maize, and barley prices rose while sorghum and rice prices declined month-on-month.

In the first ten months of the year, China imported 89.936 million tons of soybeans.

The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.

The countries seek collaboration for animal and plant health, especially in disease control, surveillance, and pest eradication.

The report states that net greenhouse gas emissions are now 37% below 1990 levels.

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.

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.