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With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

According to Rabobank, disruption in Hormuz increases the costs of fertilizers, energy, and raw materials, putting pressure on agricultural margins worldwide.

The Directorate General of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food of Greece has confirmed the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos.

Pig production is set to rise by 3.2%, while cattle, sheep and goat sectors are expected to decline.

Although pork imports once again reached a record, domestic production contributed more than 100,000 additional ton, growing to levels not seen since 2019.

The country officially notified WOAH of the end of vaccination in cattle and buffalo, with the aim being declared free of the disease without vaccination.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

Portuguese operators can apply for authorization to start exporting pork to Vietnam.

The French pork industry plans to invest €7 billion to restore self-sufficiency and reduce imports.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.

This new tool will reinforce consumer safety and help national authorities work more effectively.

The swine industry is expected to increase in both production and slaughter in 2026. Record exports are also expected.

The increase was largely driven by higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while poultry and pig meat quotations registered only marginal upticks.

International wheat and coarse grain prices rose month on month.

Stability in Japan's pork production, consumption, and imports is forecast for 2026.

In 2025, the pig herd grew slightly, and production reached 2.1 million metric tons, driven by increased carcass weight.