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Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

Brazilian pork exports grew by 13.7% in May 2025, totaling 118,700 tons, according to ABPA. The main destination was the Philippines, with an increase of 115%.

France, Austria, and Hungary share concerns about the draft agreement with Mercosur.

Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the latest report from the National Audit Office finds.

The crop is preparing to recover ground. At least 170,000 ha could be added in the next planting.

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The increase was driven by higher international prices for bovine, ovine, and pig meats, which more than offset a decline in poultry meat quotations.

This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.

The anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union has been extended.

This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.

Global maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat prices declined while rice prices increased.

A bumper soybean crop and investments in the field drive GDP expansion, despite high interest rates.

The World Organization for Animal Health delivered the official certificate in Paris.

The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring soil health and ensures that soil is assessed in all EU Member States.

The status indicates full control of the disease and allows for safe trade in livestock products without threats to global epizootic stability.

The federated states will have an additional six months for implementation.

From January to April, more than 600,000 tons of pork were imported, while exports continued their downward trend with a year-on-year drop of 18%.

Russia increased shipments of meat products for export by 36% to 345 thousand tons by mid-May compared to the same period last year.

On May 22, the European Commission, within the framework of its Deforestation Regulation (2023/1115), qualified Argentina as a country with a “standard” risk of deforestation.

Twenty EU countries are calling for an autonomous, strategic, and well-funded CAP in view of the upcoming negotiation of the Multiannual Financial Framework.

Export growth was driven by high prices for cocoa and coffee, while cereal exports declined.

Brazilian agribusiness has reached 381 since the beginning of 2023.

This opening represents a significant step forward in the diversification of export markets for Uruguayan agroindustrial products.