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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Study by US university academics looks into cardiac puncture blood collection for post-mortem pathogen detection in pigs
A recent study, funded by the Swine Health Information Center and led by Cesar Corzo and Marcello Melini at the University of Minnesota, explored the use of tongue tip samples as a viable option for effective disease diagnosis in growing pi ...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
US, Canadian swine production systems had nearly 90 million hogs, pigs in December
In December 2025, there were 89.4 million hogs and pigs across US and Canadian swine production systems.
Monday, March 23, 2026
Authorities in China to make timely adjustments to hog reserves
China's state planner last week said authorities will make timely adjustments to hog reserves and continue to strengthen the management of hog production capacity, according to a statement released by the National Development and Reform Com ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
EFL AG-DATA: Philippines swine market - Stable hog prices in early February, weakened prices in later part of month
In the week ended February 6, live hog prices in the Philippines remained generally stable, with fattening pig prices recorded ₱160–200/kg (US$2.80–3.50), compared with ₱160–190/kg (US$2.80–3.30) in the p ...
Monday, January 26, 2026
Recovery in hog and poultry sectors key driver to growth in Philippines' agriculturable production
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said growth in agricultural production will be led by a continuing recovery in the hog and poultry industries, adding to expected record production for the staple crop, rice.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Authorities in Philippines arrest individuals for smuggling hogs from Quezon to Santa Cruz, Marinduque
The Philippines has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal livestock trading as personnel of the Santa Cruz Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with local agricultural authorities, arrested four individuals for ille ...
Friday, January 16, 2026
China hog market: Sow inventory stays high, lower piglet output projection in Q1 2026
At 57.16 million head, December 2025's hog release volume in China inched up 0.01 million head or 0.02% compared with November's 57.15 million head.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Workshop in Bangladesh highlights shrimp production with pathogen-free post larvae
Speakers at a workshop in Khulna, Bangladesh, emphasised the need for cultivating shrimp with disease-free and pathogen-free post larvae
Friday, November 21, 2025
CPF Philippines to invest $1 billion into expanding hog production over five years
The Philippine business of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC unveiled its plan to raise its hog production capacity to seven million head by 2030 from the current 1.3 million, according to the Philippines' Department of Agricultu ...
Monday, September 29, 2025
US hog inventory down 1%
As of September 1, there were 74.5 million hogs and pigs on US farms, down 1% from September 2024 but up 1% from June. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the US Department of Agriculture's National A ...
Friday, September 19, 2025
Soy from distressed trader could supply Argentina's hog feed, potential buyer says
A leading bidder for Vicentin SAIC, the troubled trader once Argentina's top soy meal exporter, aims to use its soy to feed domestic pig herds, rather than focusing solely on crushing beans for export to Asia.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
South Korea reports first highly pathogenic bird flu case for this year
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Monday, August 18, 2025
Hog industry in Negros Occidental, Philippines gradually recovering from ASF
The hog-raising industry in the province of Negros Occidental, in the Philippines, is still recovering from the impacts of hog cholera and African Swine Fever (ASF), according to provincial veterinarian Dr Placeda Lemana on August 14.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Smithfield Foods increases annual profit outlook on hog business recovery
Smithfield Foods increased its annual operating profit forecast on August 12 as its hog business recovered from losses.
Monday, July 28, 2025
China to slash pork production as excess hog supply drives down prices
In response to a persistent oversupply of pigs that has contributed to a steep drop in pork prices, China's agricultural authorities have announced concrete plans to cut back on the country's breeding stock.

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