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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
UK pig industry sees some positive signs in tight supplies, lower wheat prices
A tightening of supplies and lower wheat prices are leading to some optimism in the beleaguered UK pig industry, according to the chairman of the National Pig Association (NPA).
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
More than 300 pigs died from ASF in Myagdi, Nepal
Several pigs have started dying of African swine fever (ASF) in Myagdi, Nepal.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
China's pig producers tweak feed formulations as soybean supply tightens, prices increase
In the first half of 2022, soybean production in South America decreased substantially while soybean inventories in the United States dropped to low levels, hence supporting CBOT soybean prices.
Thursday, December 29, 2022
UK pig organisation wants clarity on regulations affecting pork exports in event of ASF outbreak
The United Kingdom's National Pig Association (NPA) is seeking clarity on the regulations that would apply to UK pork exports should an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) occur.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Germany's pig numbers at 21.3 million as of November 3
21.3 million pigs were raised in Germany as of November 3, 2022, representing a 4.5% decrease in the pig inventory, down 1.01 million head compared to May 3, 2022, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) ...
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Trade in pigs from Italy's Sardinia island permitted without restrictions
For the first time in decades, trade in pigs and pig products from the Italian island of Sardinia will be authorised in some areas without health restrictions, under the control of competent authorities.
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Around one million head of pigs in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as of November 3
The pig census of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, was at just over 1.3 million head, based on preliminary data from the Baden-Württemberg State Statistics Office, as of November 3.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Study shows genetics, feed composition, and stress affect salmon pigment colouration
Research from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences has found that genetics, feed composition, and stress affect the pigment colouration of farmed salmon, as pale or uneven red colour in salmon muscle is increasingly being reported as a ...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
UK female breeding pig herd plunges to lowest level in more than two decades
The United Kingdom's female breeding pig herd has fallen by 14% to 343,000 head, the lowest level in more than 20 years.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Muyuan and major companies poised to further change pig production in China
As China's pig industry is increasingly concentrated, slaughtering and processing sectors have become a point of convergence for large-scale pig enterprises.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
ADM launches new sweeteners for weanling pig feed
ADM has launched two products under its SUCRAM range, an in-feed sweetening solution for livestock species.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Inter-ministerial meeting in Cambodia aims to find solutions for falling local pig prices
A Cambodian inter-ministerial meeting scheduled for December 19 is set to explore solutions for plummeting domestic live pig prices seen in recent weeks, raising hopes among farmers that rates could return to sustainable levels.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Australia in process of getting animal vaccines to protect pigs from Japanese encephalitis virus
Australia's federal government has confirmed it is in the process of obtaining vaccines internationally for horses and pigs to protect them from Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Recovering pig prices get China's producers back into profitability
Pork prices in China's domestic market surged 36% year-on-year in September 2022, an increase of 13.6 percentage points from the previous month, according to the latest statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Monday, December 5, 2022
World's pig meat production to hit 124.6 million tonnes this year, according to FAO
African swine fever continues to be the key determinant in the global production of pig meat, according to a review by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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