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This revision adjusted the national target number of reproductive sows from 41 million to 39 million.

Breeding herd shows no sign of growth.

Products produced after the registration date will be accepted for shipment.

During the past year, Spanish exports of pork and prepared products to third countries decreased by 16%.

Significant increases were also recorded in pig slaughter and pork production, as well as a slight increase in apparent consumption.

The Alabama Senate unanimously approved legislation that would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of food products produced from cultured animal cells within Alabama.

Compared to the January report, world corn production estimated saw no significant changes, while international trade figures forecast lower exports for Brazil and a decrease in imports from the European Union. As for soybeans, the forecast for Brazilian production was cut and export estimates increased, which would counterbalance the lower forecast for U.S. shipments.

According to preliminary data, the pig population in December 2023 was 9769.7 thousand, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

Slaughter was down 4.8% year-on-year.

However, the slight increase in production and imports contributed to a lower estimated apparent consumption than in 2022, which could indicate some contraction in domestic demand.