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United States: Slight increase in hog inventory
As of September 2023, there was a total inventory of 74.3 million head on U.S. farms.
Italy uses a new trap to control ASF in wild boars
The innovative trap is called PIG BRIG and is designed to be easy to use and effective.
EFSA publishes guidance for reporting 2023 laboratory data on ASF
This guidance covers the technical aspects of reporting laboratory data for the African swine fever data collection.
Poland begins training courses on the operation of biogas plants
A series of free workshops on the operation of agricultural biogas plants will be launched on October 12 for those interested in building such a plant and for representatives of public administration.
U.S. updates its African Swine Fever Response Plan
Key changes include introducing the concept of the Protection Zone for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.

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August saw the highest monthly profit so far this year.
Brazil: Changes in the Minas Gerais pork export market
Uruguay overtook Singapore and Hong Kong to become the main buyer, accounting for 28.5% of purchases.
Brazil: Pork exports from Santa Catarina set a record in August
A total of 62,300 tons of pork were exported in August, the highest monthly amount since the historical series began in 1997.
FDA releases plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings for 2024-2028
The plan provides stakeholders with a transparent roadmap of the actions that correspond to FDA’s three main veterinary stewardship goals.
Brazil's pig inventory grows 4.3% and reaches new record
The southern region has been the leader in production since the beginning of the historical series in 1974.
Poland joins EFSA's #StopASF campaign
The EFSA and the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate join forces in the 2023 pan-European campaign to support the fight against African swine fever.


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France reaffirms ban on the use of meat nominations for products of plant origin
The Minister reaffirms the prohibition of using names for foods of plant origin that are reminiscent of foods of animal origin.
ASF Sweden: Infected boar count continues to rise, reaching 41
Four cases have been found in Norberg and the remaining cases were in Fagersta.
Italy: "Imported" ASF genotype 2 appears in Sardinia region
African swine fever genotype 2 was confirmed in a positive herd in Dorgali. The region reacts to counter the "imported" virus.
Spanish EU Presidency: priorities in agriculture
Ministers present to MEPs the objectives and work plan of the Spanish Presidency of the Council in the different policy areas.
Negative outlook for Brazilian soybean by-products
Due to the increase in soybean exports, encouraged by the Export Increase Program V, the production of oil and other by-products is discouraged.
Poland: Pig inventory in 2023
Herd reduction occurred in four groups of pigs, particularly in pigs for slaughter with a 4.8% decrease.


What's in store for the Canadian swine industry in 2024?
The Canadian swine herd is forecast to contract in 2024 as sow barns are idled and processing capacity is removed in Eastern Canada.
Expiration of restrictive measures on Ukrainian grain exports to the EU
Following the expiration of restrictive measures on Ukrainian exports to the EU of cereals and other food products, Ukraine agrees to introduce measures to prevent a new spike in imports to the EU.
USDA corn and soybean projections for the 2023/2024 season - September 2023
Contrary to the expected cut in the world corn crop, given the adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the United States, the estimate was slightly higher compared to the August report. As for soybeans, the total projection was again reduced due to the lower production expected in the United States.
The EU pork sector is focusing on the domestic market
Improved profitability is expected to support a temporary rebound of slaughter during the second half of this year. With the absence of a full recovery of pork sales to China, the sector is attempting to diversify exports and resetting its focus on the domestic market.
Philippines: Pork production up in the second quarter
Nine regions saw increased hog production during the quarter.
Argentina: Grain production projections for the 2023/24 season
Corn and soybean production is expected to be around 103.8 million tons.
