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In the last few weeks there has been a significant decrease in the import of both piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.

Between January and June, Spanish pork exports decreased 24%, with a 50% drop in exports destined for China.

EFSA recommends more space, lower temperatures, and shorter distances.

According to the USDA, moderate growth is projected for the region's production, and exports from Brazil, Mexico and Chile will fall. Significant growth is expected in imports from Mexico and Argentina.

Pig slaughter and pork production continue to increase despite the drop in exports. Domestic demand remains strong and is reflected in the considerable increase in apparent consumption.

Hog slaughter increased 6.6% year-on-year and 2.6% compared to the previous quarter.

The results presented in the status report clearly show that antibiotic use has decreased significantly since monitoring began and has stabilized for years at a level that should correspond to the therapeutically necessary minimum.

The grants awarded will help build new and better markets through investments and technical assistance.

The Ministry of Transport has launched a pilot project to transport grain by train from Ukraine to Spain.

The FAO meat price index fell month-on-month while price quotations for pig meat rose due to the continued low supply of slaughter-ready pigs.

In August the FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.4% from the month prior, but still 11% above its year-ago value.

Pork will be released from government reserves to ensure supply for upcoming festivals.

A twofold increase in live animal exports from Russia has been recorded.

The concentration of pig slaughtering in larger facilities continues.

Technical working groups will be created to make progress in the control and eradication of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic and Haiti and thus reduce the risk of spread to other countries in the Americas.

The breeding stock in the European Union continues to contract and a decrease of 0.8% is projected for the United States. Mexico is expected to surpass Canada and South Korea.

The Republic of Korea recognizes the strict regionalization measures adopted by the EU to combat outbreaks of African swine fever.

Overall costs were presented during the annual meeting of the Pig Production Cost Comparison Group.

The new regulations modify some aspects of parasite control in relation to cutting and alternative analytical methods.

According to the Commission, the current epidemiological situation in Germany has worsened and there is increased spread of African swine fever.

The Federal Government of Germany has passed a bill to amend the veterinary drugs law.

Large slaughterhouses will have one year to adapt to the new regulations and small slaughterhouses will have two.

The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.

From the beginning of this year to August 15, 83 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Russia.