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Despite slaughterhouse closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meat production saw only a slight decrease compared to 2019.

Vietnam's pork imports more than tripled last year to make up for the short supply due to African swine fever outbreaks.

Livestock and poultry for slaughter for all categories of farms reached 15.6 million tons live weight, which is up 3.1% (+472 thousand tons).

US pork exports and export values up 11% from 2019 records. "China was not the only success story in 2020..."

Cold chain meat imports will be disinfected, tested, and traced in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The drop in exports and the suspension of emergency aid are having a negative impact on the pig market.

Live pig production in China has continued to recover, resulting in lower prices.

Pigs on farm with 3200 susceptible animals test positive for ASF.

Brexit export formalities are causing major delays for UK pork processors.

In 2019, Spain became the Philippines' largest pork supplier, further increasing its leading position in 2020.

Worldwide cereal stocks are set to drop sharply this year as global trade increases.

Global pork supply will grow in Asia and North and South America, but face more challenges in Europe.

Last week the number of pigs intended for slaughter accumulating in German pens was reduced to about 880,000 animals.

To prevent the spread of African swine fever in Saxony, the State has issued general decrees defining the new restriction zones.

Highest growth was shown in pork production, up 11.9% year-on-year.

China introduces measures to guarantee sufficient pork supplies during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.

Tax on wheat, barley, and maize exports seeks to halt a sustained upward trend in domestic prices for food staples.

Reducing tail docking in pigs is on the agenda for Ireland's first over-arching Animal Welfare Strategy.

Average hog prices in Alberta were down 9% from 2019.

The outbreak in Guangdong is suspected to be due to illegal transportation.

Results are in for China's yearly total pork and grain production. Find out how the year fared for China.

At least 54,000 metric tons of imported pork is scheduled to arrive, and the government has capped prices in the National Capital Region.

A wild boar has been confirmed positive for African swine fever, found outside the risk area but within the existing buffer zone.