Swine
Friday, November 14, 2025
New ASF guidelines introduced by Philippines' agriculture department
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., has issued new guidelines strengthening the country' defenses against African swine fever (ASF) while ensuring the safe importation of swine and pork produ ...
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Philippines to establish floor prices for pork
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) and local hog producers have agreed to set a minimum farmgate price of ₱210 (US$3.56) per kilogramme for live hogs, a move designed to help the struggling swine industry curb escalating fi ...
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Nigeria and Russia move toward stronger cooperation in livestock disease control, agri tech
Nigeria and Russia have taken fresh steps toward strengthening cooperation in livestock disease control, vaccine production and agricultural technology.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
AI technology boosts production of China's favourite meat
Pork, China's most popular meat, represents an industry valued at around US$185 billion each year.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Report urges end to CO2 stunning of farmed pigs in UK
A landmark report by the independent Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) has called for widespread CO2 "stunning" of farmed pigs to be phased out in the United Kingdom.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
South Korea ends ban on pork imports from Germany
South Korea lifted its ban on pork imports from Germany on October 23, following intensive discussions between the German Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection (BMLEH) and the South Korean Ministry of Agriculture, F ...
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Singapore makes first import of beef and pork from Jeju, South Korea
According to Jeju Province and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 2nd, quarantine negotiations for exporting Jeju Hanwoo (Korean beef) and pork to Singapore were concluded following a recent summit between Korean Pre ...
Monday, November 10, 2025
Taiwan ends ASF-related ban on pig transport and slaughter
A ban on the transportation and slaughter of pigs imposed following an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Taichung, Taiwan, ended last week, Taiwan's Cabinet said on November 6.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Modern technology drives transformation in Vietnam's livestock industry
The livestock sector in Vietnam is entering a new era of transformation driven by technology, innovation, and sustainability.
Monday, November 10, 2025
Veterinary researchers help prepare the US for global animal disease threats
A single outbreak of a foreign animal disease—such as foot-and-mouth disease, African swine fever, or peste des petits ruminants—can cripple a nation's livestock industry.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Antibiotic use in UK pig sector levels off as producers face continuing health issues
The pig sector in Unites Kingdom saw a modest uptick in antibiotic use in 2024, with levels remaining relatively stable following a significant rise in 2023.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Report uncovers how livestock vaccination influences sustainability outcomes
The economic, food production, and environmental benefits of livestock disease prevention have been quantified in a new report.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
SPACE 2025: A Record-Breaking Global Showcase for Animal Farming
The 39th edition of SPACE, held from 16–18 September 2025 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, broke all records. The event gathered 1,230 exhibitors from 40 countries and 102,528 visitors, including 14,011 international attendees from 12 ...
Thursday, November 6, 2025
New Zealand agriculture minister defends consulting only pork industry on new pig welfare reforms
New Zealand's Associate Agriculture Minister has defended consulting only the pork industry and allowing a decade-long transition to implement new pig welfare reforms, amid tough questioning from opposition Members of Parliament (MPs).
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Taiwan Cabinet unveils subsidy programme to offset swine fever losses
Taiwan's Executive Yuan has announced subsidies for pig farmers and pork industry businesses impacted by control measures following an outbreak of African swine fever.

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