Swine
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sri Lanka issues special gazette to curb spread of ASF
Sri Lanka's Department of Animal Production and Health has released an extraordinary gazette notification detailing measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), a senior health official told local media on October 8.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Vietnam's swine prices show some increases in mid-September
As Vietnam's African swine fever situation showed signs of abatement, swine prices in the country were seen recovering, with some increases in mid-September — this was due to smaller pig herd sizes, which led to the tightening of supplies.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025 wraps up in Taipei with strong global participation and breakthrough innovations
The 11th edition of Taiwan Smart Agriweek concluded at TaiNEX 1 in Taipei, Taiwan with great success, attracting 400 exhibitors from 20 countries.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
WOAH sets first African swine fever vaccine rules
In May 2025, the World Organisation for Animal Health adopted their first international standard for African swine fever vaccines.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Philippines unveils 10-year, US$3 billion plan to build biosecure livestock and poultry industry
The Philippines' ₱200-billion (US$3.43 billion) Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA)—signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sept. 25—marks a turning point in how the Philippines approaches lives ...
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ASF claims over 9,000 pigs in Mizoram, India
A major outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has swept through Mizoram, India, since mid-March, killing more than 9,380 pigs and affecting nearly 3,700 families in 162 villages across eight districts.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Maple Leaf Foods finalises pork spin-off
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has announced spinoff of its pork operations as Canada Packers Inc. closed on Oct. 1
Monday, October 6, 2025
Tyson Foods may pay US$85 million to settle pork pricing lawsuit
American pork conglomerate Tyson Foods has reached a preliminary settlement in an agreement to pay US$85 million to end class action litigation over conspiring to inflate pork prices. The litigation began in 2018.
Friday, October 3, 2025
NOVUS: Launch Events for new Swine Book
NOVUS's latest book, Nutrition and Production Strategies for Today's Sows, is available for free digital download and the intelligent nutrition company is hosting in-person events and author meet-and-greets around the world to celebrate.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
US Pork Council calls for action against China's pork import limits
The US National Pork Producers Council submitted to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) comments on China's trade-limiting measures, which are contrary to international rules and standards.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Philippines welcomes meat exports from Paraguay
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has accredited 14 establishments from Paraguay to supply meat products into the country.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Taiwan reminds travellers not to bring pork products from abroad
With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Taiwan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) reminded travellers not to bring pork products from abroad due to African swine fever (ASF) risks.
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 ...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Russia, China seek mutual recognition of meat product standards
Russia and China have already aligned five standards for oilseed crop research and are now working toward mutual recognition of meat product standards, though the process is unlikely to conclude this year, according to Oksana Kuznetsova, Di ...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Philippines: Board of Investment urges farming standards to reduce reliance on meat imports
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) anticipates lower livestock and poultry imports with wider adoption of Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP), designed to protect the health and safety of both farm workers and animals.

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