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Rabobank expects a gradual recovery in the pig herd, yet higher raising costs and demand uncertainty are expected to moderate the pace of growth. See the market summary for China, the U.S, Europe, and Brazil.

The carcass tested positive for African swine fever virus with the gene fragment sequence matching the ASF virus strain from mainland China.

International quotations showed an upward trend, putting pressure on domestic prices and affecting feed production.

The United Kingdom will accelerate its carbon emissions reduction target, including measures such as reducing meat and dairy consumption.

Aiming to boost exports of pork, ADAB led the national debate on the development of the Strategic Plan Brazil Free of PSC.

Spanish imports of piglets from the Netherlands increased 66% year-on-year during the first quarter.

The aim is to expand decentralized facilities in order to shorten transport distances for the animals.

Corn and soybean prices remain high and uncertainties with crop production may force pig farmers to use alternative feed ingredients.

A compartment may be defined by its compliance with management and biosecurity measures rather than by geographical or political boundaries.

While the mandatory hospital pen area is 2.5%, SEGES proposes to increase this depending on the feeding system.

Pork consumption in Russia is the highest it's been in 30 years.

The Cordoba-Argentina Grain Exchange forecasts that corn production will be the third-best crop in history.

ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.

The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony now stands at 1016.

As African swine fever continues to spread in China, the country has implemented a zoning plan to prevent the spread of ASF and other animal diseases.

Pig production is positioned as the main driver of growth in Russian meat production.

First quarter exports of Russian agricultural products increased 16% in 2021, reaching $ 7.125 billion.

The European Parliament and the Council adopted the Regulation (EU) 2016/429 on transmissible animal diseases ("Animal Health Law") in March 2016 and it is applicable from 21 April 2021.

With more than 620,000 tons of pork exported in the first quarter, China accounted for 80% of the total.

During a bilateral meeting, China and Germany discussed agricultural issues including the effects of African swine fever on trade.

The country's live pig inventory has seen increases for 6 consecutive quarters.

From January 1 to April 9, 2021, there have been 36 cases: 19 in wild pigs and 17 in domestic pigs.

ESFA gathers the views of stakeholders in scientific assessment on the welfare of animals during transport in the EU.

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