eFeedLink - Swine

Swine

Analysis of China's pig feed production in 2025: Friday, February 20, 2026; Driven by persistently high pig farming numbers, China's pig feed production in 2025 (excluding feed raw materials, trace minerals, vitamins, and other non-compound products) reached 159.10 million tonnes, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.03% compared with 2024.

US pork council welcomes proposed rule concerning line speed regulations for pork processing: Friday, February 20, 2026; The National Pork Producers Council in the United States has welcomed the US Department of Agriculture's proposed rule to update the New Swine Inspection System's (NSIS) line speed regulations to increase efficiency at pork processing plants.

Concerns raised over impact of lower sales prices and rising production costs on Romania's pig farms: Friday, February 20, 2026; The Romanian Pork Producers Association (APCPR) is sounding the alarm about the critical situation facing authorised pig farms in Romania, which have been severely affected by the rapid decline in sales prices, while production costs continue to rise, according to a recent press release.

Smithfield to spend up to US$1.3 billion on meat products site in South Dakota, US, for next three years: Friday, February 20, 2026; Smithfield Foods said on February 16 it would spend up to $1.3 billion over the next three years on a new combined packaged meats and pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the United States.

Analysis of China's pig feed production in 2025
US pork council welcomes proposed rule concerning line speed regulations for pork processing
Concerns raised over impact of lower sales prices and rising production costs on Romania's pig farms
Smithfield to spend up to US$1.3 billion on meat products site in South Dakota, US, for next three years

: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Catalonia, Spain, expands high-risk area for ASF again

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, has expanded its high-risk area for African swine fever (ASF) once again, after the detection of seven new cases in wild boars.

: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Oversupply causes drop in Thailand's swine prices

KGI Securities noted that Thailand's domestic swine prices took another hit over the past two weeks, dropping by 14% to stand at ฿55.5/kg (US$1.59).

: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sarawak, Malaysia, prepared to expand live pig exports to Selangor following pig farming ban

Sarawak, Malaysia, is ready to scale up its export of live pigs to Selangor following the recent decision by the Sultan of Selangor to prohibit pig farming in the state.

: Friday, February 13, 2026
Pig farmers in Ohio, US, affected by new strain of PRRSV

A new strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is plaguing pig farmers in Ohio, the United States.

: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Smithfield to shut down Massachusetts, US pork plant

A Massachusetts, US pork plant owned by Smithfield Foods will shutter in August.

: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Can Chinese pig industry's profitability recover with expedited capacity reduction in breeding sows?

Data for December 2025 from listed hog farming companies in China indicate that, over the past year, the selling prices and revenues of most pig producers declined year-over-year, with some experiencing drops of up to 30%.

: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Malaysian government not against pig farming and pork consumption, country's PM clarifies

The government of Malaysia is not opposed to pig farming or pork consumption, but the rearing of such livestock should not take place in areas that could cause public concern, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Opinions of Malaysian pork import associations differ on safety of pork from Thailand

Two associations representing Malaysian pork importers have expressed contradictory views over the safety of pork imports from Thailand recently authorised by Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

: Monday, February 9, 2026
Malaysia allows four Thai exporters to deliver chilled and frozen pork to country

Malaysia has approved four Thai exporters to ship chilled and frozen pork and cuts to the country, with exports expected to reach ฿4 billion (US$128 million) in 2026, helping absorb Thailand's rising surplus output.

: Monday, February 9, 2026
Close to 4,000 pigs to be put down after ASF strikes farm in South Gyeongsang, South Korea

Authorities in South Korea will cull 3,900 pigs after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at a farm in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang, the provincial government said on February 4.

: Monday, February 9, 2026
PIC's PRRS-resistant pigs allowed for sale as food in Canada

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) approved PIC's porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome-resistant pigs for sale as food in Canada after rigorous and thorough review.

: Friday, February 6, 2026
Productivity, cost reduction key priorities of world's pork industry this year, report states

The focus for the global pork industry in 2026, according to RaboResearch's latest quarterly report, will be on productivity, cost reduction and cautious expansion.

: Friday, February 6, 2026
Resolution approved to modify measures against ASF in Catalonia, Spain

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food in Catalonia, Spain, has approved a resolution modifying the measures for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in the region, while also reporting 18 positive n ...

: Friday, February 6, 2026
CTB, Inc. appoints new marketing project manager

CTB, Inc. has appointed Joseph Hektor as the company's marketing project manager, according to Mindy Brooks, Director of Corporate Marketing, Advertising and Communication for CTB.

: Thursday, February 5, 2026
2025 results of listed Chinese pig producers released: Who are the real winners amid sluggish pig prices?

As 2025 came to a close, domestic listed pig producers released their 2025 operating data.

Catalonia, Spain, expands high-risk area for ASF again

Oversupply causes drop in Thailand's swine prices

Sarawak, Malaysia, prepared to expand live pig exports to Selangor following pig farming ban

Pig farmers in Ohio, US, affected by new strain of PRRSV

Smithfield to shut down Massachusetts, US pork plant

Can Chinese pig industry's profitability recover with expedited capacity reduction in breeding sows?

Malaysian government not against pig farming and pork consumption, country's PM clarifies

Opinions of Malaysian pork import associations differ on safety of pork from Thailand

Malaysia allows four Thai exporters to deliver chilled and frozen pork to country

Close to 4,000 pigs to be put down after ASF strikes farm in South Gyeongsang, South Korea

PIC's PRRS-resistant pigs allowed for sale as food in Canada

Productivity, cost reduction key priorities of world's pork industry this year, report states

Resolution approved to modify measures against ASF in Catalonia, Spain

CTB, Inc. appoints new marketing project manager

2025 results of listed Chinese pig producers released: Who are the real winners amid sluggish pig prices?

Video >

Follow Us

About Us

Company Profile

Our Team

Our Products & Services

Subscription

eNewsletter

Inquiry

Contact Us

Advertise With Us

Partner With Us