Swine news - Genetics and reproduction

China's Ministry of Agriculture is again adjusting the national target for breeding sows to strengthen control over pig production.

These pigs have been deemed safe for human consumption and for use in livestock feeds.

Romania calls for CAP reform to allow EAFRD funding for breeding animals, aiming to boost livestock productivity, competitiveness, and food security.

China is the world’s largest importer of purebred breeding swine.

São Paulo led exports, with a 44% share of total revenue, followed by Paraná and Minas Gerais.

The June–August litter rate was the highest ever, at 11.72 pigs per litter.

Piglet mortality has been reduced by almost one percent.

The four Protected Designations of Origin have reached an alliance to take action against improper uses of their protected names.

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.

Marketing, production processes, and genetics were the topics discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, and Juan Guevara, representing the Panamanian pork sector.

Slaughterhouses have increased openings for this type of pig.

The new resolution will allow the commercialization of genetically modified animals and their products.

The Argentine National Agrifood Health and Quality Service (Senasa) conducted the sanitary controls and authorized the importation of the first shipment of breeding pigs from Canada.

The High Court declared regulations and minimum standards regarding farrowing crates and mating stalls unlawful and invalid.

The DLG expert committee has certified the first three isoflurane anesthesia devices for the castration of piglets.