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With the aim of strengthening the genetics of the national herd, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development endorsed the safe importation of 220 pigs from Denmark, which were inspected by Mexican officials in the European territory.

Widespread drought and heat stress impacted overall cereal production levels.

The price of pork in China saw month-on-month and year-on-year decreases in October.

The first positive case of African swine fever in the Emilia Romagna region was found in a wild boar.

September exports of U.S. pork were down slightly from a year ago but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The InterPIG network has released data on production costs, sow productivity, and feed conversion from 17 countries.

UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight.

International pig meat prices fell for the third consecutive month.

According to USDA projections, the world's leading swine-producing countries will maintain their positions and relevance in terms of production, international trade, and consumption, in spite of the difficult economic situation they are going through, which has led to a decrease in their key figures.

Danish Minister of Food, Jacob Jensen, traveled to China, where he initiated a dialogue on safeguarding Danish pork exports in the case of ASF.

Russian pork exports to China could reach up to 100 thousand tons in the first few years.

International wheat prices fell while coarse grain prices firmed marginally.

The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Romanian smoked pork "Salinate de Turda" in the register of protected geographical indications (PGI).

Exports from January to September totaled 999,000 tons, 16% less than during the same period of the previous year.

Recognition by the EU had been expected for months.

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014.

Cooperl and Bigard withdraw from the French reference market.

Steps have been taken toward implementing the Canadian ASF Compartment Program.

In 2022, Brazil exported USD 57.9 million in animal protein, dairy products, and fish to Cuba.

For the first time, the complete genome of a non-genetically modified soybean variety has been sequenced, which is key for genetic improvement and to obtain efficient varieties.

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council.

Seventy-five percent of pig farms have implemented the best available techniques to reduce emissions levels at their facilities.

Over 12,000 domestic pigs on five large farms have been affected by African swine fever outbreaks.