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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
China's plan to control live swine transport could reshape domestic pork industry
China's plan to control live swine transport in the country, to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), could reshape the market and establish price differences between regions in the country, Bloomberg reported.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Australian swine farmers called to increase to biosecurity measures
The Australian pork industry has called on swine owners to increase biosecurity measures at farms after African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus fragments were detected at Australia's international mail centres among ...
Friday, April 16, 2021
The Philippines reports pork shortage caused by African swine fever
The Philippines' National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the Philippines has recorded a pork supply deficit after African swine fever (ASF) spread through the country, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Monday, April 5, 2021
Rule allowing US swine plants to operate without line speed limits invalidated
The United States federal court has invalidated a rule allowing US swine slaughter plants to operate without line speed limits, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 22, 2021
USDA: Increase in Ukraine's swine numbers likely to be short-lived
Ukraine's beginning stocks of pigs was 5.84 million animals in 2020, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
Monday, March 15, 2021
USDA: Japan to see slightly slower pace of swine slaughter in 2021
Japan's swine herd at the start of 2021 is estimated at 9.100 million head, nearly flat from 2020, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Monday, March 1, 2021
Soymeal futures in China decline because of swine disease concerns
Soymeal futures in China declined 5%, the sharpest drop in eight years on February 26, as investors took profit and new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the country resulted in concerns over demand, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Study in China discovers milder African swine fever virus variants
A study published this week in China found new African swine fever (ASF) virus variants that are milder, which is less deadly but difficult to detect and get under control, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Livestock genetics firm Genus anticipates challenges as it helps restock China swine farms
British livestock genetics firm Genus' chief executive said there may be possible short-term challenges as the company helps restock China's swine industry that has been hit with disease outbreaks over the winter, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
UK swine industry badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit
Pork producers in Britain have seen profits affected by COVID-19, an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Germany, and Brexit red tape that has battered exports and hurt demand from major purchasers such as German sausage makers, Reuters r ...
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Olymel Canada to export swine to the US after COVID-19 outbreak shuts down plant
Canada's Olymel LP said it will export swine to the United States to clear a backlog after it temporarily shut down its Red Deer, Alberta plant following a COVID-19 outbreak among workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 15, 2021
Poland's swine census at 11.73 million head at start of December 2020
At the start of December 2020, Poland's swine census was 11.73 million head, a 4.6% increase (+512,000 head) from the same period in 2019 and a 2.6% increase from June 2020 (+294,800 head).
Monday, February 8, 2021
Researchers in China discover natural mutation in African swine fever virus
Researchers in China have discovered a natural mutation in the African swine fever (ASF) virus that may be less deadly that the strain that devastated China's swine herds in 2018 and 2019, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 1, 2021
USSEC: US soy top of mind throughout Russian swine conference
In an effort to continue strong relationships with the Russian swine industry, the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) recently participated in the International Pig Conference in Moscow, Russia, USSEC said last month.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Arm & Hammer hires swine account manager for eastern US
Swine industry veteran Robert (Bob) Lantz joins Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production as swine account manager, bringing ARM & HAMMERâ„¢ solutions to swine producers in the eastern United States.

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