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Switzerland's new labelling requirements for animal products
Meat, eggs, and milk must be labeled if they come from animals that have undergone certain painful procedures without anesthesia.
FAO Meat Price Index hits new record high in June
The increase was driven by higher prices across all meat categories, except poultry.
U.S. plans National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.
FAO Cereal Price Index decreased in June
Global maize, sorghum, and barley prices fell month-on-month in June, while wheat prices increased.
Germany sees continued decline in number of pig farms
The number of pig farms decreased by 3.3% in one year and by 41% in a ten-year comparison.
Brazil and China negotiate exclusive sustainable soybean chain
The “Soja China” initiative targets environmental standards and could strengthen Brazil's leadership in the world's largest market.

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Denmark publishes national average production data for 2024
The average productivity in sow herds increased by 0.8 pigs per yearling sow to 35.6 pigs per yearling sow.
EU agricultural prices increased in first quarter of 2025
The average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases.
Manitoba opens Washington office to strengthen trade with United States
The Washington, D.C. office sets out to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S.
New Executive Director of EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority’s Management Board has nominated Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA’s next Executive Director for a five-year term from September 2025.
Protecting traditional names of foods of animal origin in the EU
Twelve Member States, including Spain, are asking to protect the names of products such as meat, eggs, and honey from misleading plant names.
UK: More government-funded vet visits
Government-funded vet visits now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm.


EU livestock populations continued to decrease in 2024
Compared with the previous year, all livestock populations declined.
Russia's pork exports increase again
In the first five months of 2025, Russian exports of pork and offal totaled 130 thousand tons.
Denmark: New animal welfare report published
The rules for animal welfare are followed in the majority of the country's pig and cattle herds.
Poland: Another outbreak of ASF in pigs
The outbreak is more than 400 kilometers away from the previous one.
Spain: Significant reductions in ammonia emissions in the livestock sector
ECOGAN drives a strong reduction of ammonia emissions in livestock farming, according to the Secretary General of Agricultural Resources.

U.S: Texas prohibits the sale of cell-cultured meat
The sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption is prohibited in the state of Texas.
The Netherlands: New system for animal transport logs
Requests for the provision of this data will be automated.
The Netherlands takes steps towards greater animal welfare in 2040
Thirteen organisations endorse the importance of a more animal-friendly livestock sector with a newly signed covenant.
EMA recommends licensing of first swine dysentery vaccine
This is the first vaccine against this disease with a favorable opinion for its authorization in the European Union.
Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH
After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.
Chile and Colombia sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector
The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.

