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South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment.

The European Commission’s consultation shows broad support for phasing out cages in pig farming, although the sector warns about costs, biosecurity, and structural constraints.

The Agriculture Committee is calling for stronger support for the EU livestock sector in the face of economic, environmental and social pressures.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

The European Union has today notified to the Mercosur countries the instrument of provisional application for the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA).

The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.

Regulation (EU) 2026/687 protects the European meat sector with safeguard measures against Mercosur imports.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

According to Rabobank, disruption in Hormuz increases the costs of fertilizers, energy, and raw materials, putting pressure on agricultural margins worldwide.

Pig production is set to rise by 3.2%, while cattle, sheep and goat sectors are expected to decline.

The Directorate General of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food of Greece has confirmed the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos.

Although pork imports once again reached a record, domestic production contributed more than 100,000 additional ton, growing to levels not seen since 2019.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

The country officially notified WOAH of the end of vaccination in cattle and buffalo, with the aim being declared free of the disease without vaccination.

Portuguese operators can apply for authorization to start exporting pork to Vietnam.

The French pork industry plans to invest €7 billion to restore self-sufficiency and reduce imports.

The number of pigs imported for slaughter increased by 0.2%, and pork imports increased by 6.3% in 2025.

The Colombian swine industry closed 2025 with a historic advance in slaughter and production, driven by rising domestic consumption, reflecting the strength of demand.

The swine industry is expected to increase in both production and slaughter in 2026. Record exports are also expected.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.

This new tool will reinforce consumer safety and help national authorities work more effectively.

Peruvian domestic pork production increased in 2025, and its imports reconfigured, with Brazil consolidating its position as the main foreign supplier.

Live swine exports (piglets for fattening and pigs for slaughter) fell by 21.5% in 2025 compared to 2024.