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The current epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Sardinia has allowed the reopening of the pork trade.

Pigmeat consumption and production will start declining over the next ten years due to health, environmental, and social concerns.

Compared to November 2021, the total number of pigs is down 8.9% to 7.1 million, the lowest level in a decade.

Decreases are accentuated for corn production in Ukraine and the European Union; the latter would demand more imports of the grain to compensate for the drop in its domestic supply.

There were increases in grain and oilseed prices for the Greater Rosario area. Meanwhile, high temperatures and tight soil water conditions continue to delay the planting of new crops.

Animalplan 2022 to 2027 is Australia’s National Action Plan for Production Animal Health.

Yersiniosis and foodborne listeriosis outbreaks exceeded pre-pandemic levels.

The FAO has published the World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2022.

October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

EU production of arable crops is expected to decrease slightly in the medium term while the production of pulses and soya beans are expected to increase significantly.

Sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for use in swine were up 3% from 2020.

The country's population consumed an average of 18 kilograms (kg) of pork between January and June of this year.

Belarus will allow, without preconditions, the transit of grain from Ukraine through its own territory.

MEPs reached a preliminary agreement with EU governments on a new deforestation-free law that will oblige companies to verify and issue a declaration.

The regulation will establish a national reference value for use, which will be defined according to the species and livestock classification.

With the implementation of this new temporary measure, soybean prices rose.

The National Supply Company (CONAB) expects soybean oil and meal exports to be around 22.5 million tons.

Corn and soybean prices saw mixed results. Sowing progress for new crops continues to be considerably delayed compared to previous seasons.

The royal decree on animal health and protection standards during transport introduces improvements in livestock welfare conditions and requirements for professionals.

This month’s downgrade mainly concerns maize and, albeit by a smaller amount, wheat production.

African swine fever has returned to the Czech Republic after almost five years.

Ireland has secured access to export pigmeat to Malaysia.

FDA launches interactive summary of biomass-adjusted antimicrobial sales data in food animals.