Swine
Monday, February 23, 2026
Study looking into potential role of porcine rotaviruses in swine respiratory disease concluded
A Swine Health Information Center-funded study was recently completed to investigate the potential role of porcine rotaviruses in swine respiratory disease.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Pig management system company Eco-Pork receives loan funding from Tokyo Star Bank
Eco-Pork, which provides the management support system, Porker, for utilising data in pig farming, announced on February 13 that it has secured funding through a loan with stock acquisition rights from Tokyo Star Bank.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Analysis of China's pig feed production in 2025
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 increa ...
Friday, February 20, 2026
US pork council welcomes proposed rule concerning line speed regulations for pork processing
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 plant ...
Friday, February 20, 2026
Concerns raised over impact of lower sales prices and rising production costs on Romania's pig farms
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 contin ...
Friday, February 20, 2026
Smithfield to spend up to US$1.3 billion on meat products site in South Dakota, US, for next three years
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.
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.

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