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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
UK stops import of pigs and cattle from Germany following confirmation of FMD case
The United Kingdom has introduced a ban on pigs, sheep, and cattle imports from Germany after a case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was confirmed in the country.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Hong Kong, China authorities put down pigs following detection of ASF at Yuen Long farm
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) in Hong Kong, China, has initiated the culling of pigs after samples collected from a Yuen Long pig farm tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Keningau, Sabah, Malaysia reclassified as red zone after ASF found on backyard pig farm
Keningau in Sabah, Malaysia has been reclassified as a red zone following the detection of an African swine fever (ASF) case on January 7, involving a backyard pig farm.
Monday, January 13, 2025
UK could end ban on using animal remains in feed for chickens and pigs
UK ministers may lift a ban introduced during the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) crisis on the use of animal remains in feed for farmed chickens and pigs over fears that foreign producers are undercutting British farmers.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Study highlights rare parasite found in pig in Poland
A recent study has revealed the presence of a rare parasite called Sarcocystis miescheriana in a domestic pig in central Poland.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
No ASF-related pig deaths in Mizoram, India, since January 1
State animal husbandry and veterinary officials said on January 5 no pig casualty due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreak has been reported from anywhere in Mizoram, India, during the past five days since January 1 and no pig has so far b ...
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
UK pig industry campaign to encourage public to consume more British-produced pork
A new UK pig sector campaign will launch in February with an aim to inspire the public to incorporate more British-produced pork into their meals.
Monday, January 6, 2025
Muyuan's smart pig farm in Henan, China, estimated to produce more than one million pigs last year
The Neixiang Muyuan Meat Industry Complex, Muyuan Group's largest and most technologically advanced smart pig farm, is estimated to produce over 1.7 million pigs in 2024, Yuan Hebin, deputy general manager of the Henan-based Chinese pig far ...
Monday, December 30, 2024
Pig farmers in Ireland may see "moderate profitability" in 2025
"Moderate profitability" is expected for Irish pig farmers over the coming year, according to the latest outlook from Teagasc.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Vietnamese pig farmers enjoy surge in price - but bigger problems lie ahead
This year, pig farmers in Vietnam have experienced a price surge, signaling a potential turning point for the industry.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Industry players attend launch of voluntary organisation Vietnam Pig Operation
More than 50 scientists, managers, businessmen, and manufacturers attended the launching event of Vietnam Pig Operation (VPO) in Vietnam, marking a turning point in promoting the sustainable development of the domestic pig industry.
Friday, December 13, 2024
How China's breeder pig imports correspond to domestic supply
In 2023, China's total breeder pig imports reached 7,997, a tremendous year-on-year increase of 51.46%.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
46% of UK indoor pig producers may leave business due to required transition to flexible farrowing crates, survey found
A survey of members of the United Kingdom's National Pig Association (NPA) has found that nearly half of UK indoor pig producers who took part would be forced to quit the industry if a transition to flexible farrowing crates was pushed thro ...
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FAO in cooperation with US and South Korean partners to fight ASF in wild pigs in Southeast Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization, the United States' Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have recently partnered to address African swine fever (ASF) in Southeast Asia with ...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Drop in numbers of dairy cows and pigs in Netherlands this year
The number of dairy cows in the Netherlands fell by 1.9% to 1.54 million in 2024, compared to 2023, according to the latest agricultural census figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

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