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The fence aims to limit the movement of infected wild boars outside the core area and the migration of healthy wild boars into the virus-infected area.

Between January and September, 41.65 million pigs were slaughtered—1.1% more than in 2025—while pork production increased by 1.3%.

In May, the inventory reached 3.56 million head, with an increase in piglets and a reduction in finishing pigs compared to May 2025.

Aba South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, has established a commercial piggery farm.

Lesotho encourages local farmers to tap into growing pork demand.

Namibia’s pig slaughter fell to its lowest monthly level in more than four years in September 2026.

World wheat prices declined following four consecutive monthly increases.

Quotations declined for pig, ovine and bovine meat, while poultry meat prices remained broadly stable.

The effects of hog production capacity control are beginning to show.

Funds were awarded to 29 partnership projects in 13 states to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.

According to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), the country has nearly 981,000 pigs.

Feed conversion efficiency remains one of the most important drivers of profitability in pig production, yet it is influenced by far more than diet alone.

The European Commission has adopted the Uniform Conditions for Operating Rules (UCOL) for poultry and pig farming.

In 2027, global pork exports are forecast to be unchanged, following a 2% increase in 2026.

The latest U.S. hog inventory figures showed declines in both breeding stock and market hogs.

These are the highlights of the grain and oilseed estimates for the 2026/27 marketing year released by the USDA on October 9, 2026.

Between January and September 2026, China imported 1.44 million metric tons of pork and pork by-products, down 15.3% from 2025 and down 66.7% from 2020.

Spain's sow herd is increasing while Germany, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands are seeing declines compared to May-June 2025.

Carbon dioxide stunning to be replaced with more available humane alternatives.

The EU Short-term outlook has been updated for 2026 with data on the meat sectors.

PigGold Solutions Enterprise in Ghana, has launched a commercial piggery initiative to provide sustainable alternative livelihoods.

The Ogun State Government has urged pig farmers to comply strictly with internationally recognised biosecurity measures to curb the spread of ASF.

Smallholder pig farmers in Mutasa, Zimbabwe, are expanding livestock production to create employment, increase household incomes and strengthen local pork supplies.