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In 2024, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector.

According to Rabobank's pork quarterly report, global sow herd numbers are expected to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging.

Over 50 young agripreneurs in Ghana gain skills in sustainable livestock farming at a two-day FAO and World Food Forum dialogue in Ho.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in Nigeria held a three-day workshop to train veterinary officers on animal disease control.

African swine fever was detected on a pig farm in Taichung.

IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.

SHIC's disease index monitors swine pathogen activity and identifies emerging threats.

Uganda’s Parliament has approved a $99.56 million (Shs 352 billion) loan from IFAD to fund the Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

A series of initiatives were announced following its global livestock conference.

Nigeria and Belgium launch Animal Biometrics Identification System (ABIS) to modernise livestock, boost trade and drive sustainable growth.

The Tanzania Pig Farmers Association hosts its first conference in Dar es Salaam, addressing African Swine Fever, nutrition, and quality pig farming.

In a bid to tackle the challenges facing the livestock sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Livestock Master Plan (M-LMP).

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.

Farm Innovations Nigeria launches Vetwiz 2.0, an AI platform for livestock disease monitoring, outbreak alerts and diagnostics.

The initiative aims to simplify, clarify and modernise selected provisions across several pieces of EU food and feed safety legislation.

Ghana backs the $10 million second phase of the ECOWAS livestock development programme to enhance food security and transform the livestock sector.

The report maps locations of wild pigs and provincial prevention, management, and removal activities.

FAO and Nigeria have launched a strategy to boost African Swine Fever prevention, biosecurity and farmers’ training.

The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA),has announced plans to rehabilitate seven national livestock breeding stations.