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On September 3, 2021, the Institut Pasteur's National Reference Center (CNR) for respiratory infection viruses confirmed the infection of a man by an influenza virus of swine origin (H1N2)v.

Recent outbreaks have been confirmed in several provinces.

This ban is a temporary measure to prevent the entry of African swine fever into the country.

Over 60% of Canada’s production that was previously eligible for export to China is currently suspended.

Australian pork production is estimated to reach a record in 2021 and continue at this high level in 2022.

Now that slaughterhouses are recovering from backlogs due to COVID-19, what will next year have in store for Canada's swine industry?

The value of soybean and derivative shipments increased 55% during the first half of the year.

The disease has already been confirmed in 25 of the 32 provinces, which correspond to the largest pig producing areas.

The entry of porcine ingredients in luggage represents a high risk for the introduction of African swine fever.

Revenue from 2021 pork shipments grows 21.3%.

An additional P300 million for backyard and semi-commercial hog raisers has been allotted.

The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.

July pork exports were driven mainly by growth in Mexico, Central America, Colombia and the Philippines.

Swine production to increase in 2022 following a rebound in the sow population. Pork production is expected to increase 2% to meet strong demand for domestic pork.

The vast majority of outbreaks involved farms that kept a small number of pigs.

The first case of African swine fever in wild pigs in Hong Kong has been reported.

Agri-food and fishery exports reached an all-time high in 2020, driven by foreign sales of pork and fruit.

In view of the worsening ASF situation in wild boar, the Slovak Ministry has decided to reduce the wild boar population.

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasted soybean and corn production up from 2020.

The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.

ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.

Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.

A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.

In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.