
U.S. hog inventory down nearly 2% in September
The latest U.S. hog inventory figures showed declines in both breeding stock and market hogs.


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

The organization has called on the government to withdraw the proposal, arguing that the legislation cited does not provide sufficient legal authority for the measure.

The discovery of ASF in a wild boar in Lappeenranta indicates the active spread of the disease.

The Stockholm Declaration calls for adequate CAP funding, a common framework, simpler rules and measures to strengthen European agriculture.

IPRRS 2026, held at the Autonomous University of Barcelona from October 6 to 8, brought together 459 experts from 32 countries to address the latest studies on PRRS virus and other swine viruses, all of which pose global challenges to swine health.

Twenty-two countries adopted the Córdoba Declaration to strengthen cooperation on food security, sustainability, innovation, and health.

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Notable examples include products derived from cattle and sheep, animal feed, and food ingredients, among others.

The Philippines approves veterinary health certificates for Colombian pork and beef.

A deterioration in the liquidity of the Dutch pig sector is expected, given that prices are insufficient to offset high costs.

Australian pork production remains broadly flat as high retail pork prices constrain demand despite previously favorable feed costs.

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

The government names the three independent experts who will provide the professional foundation for the government's four-party committee for future pig production.



The economy and war-related risks are catalyzing the transformation of the Ukrainian pork industry throughout 2026 and 2027.

Most of this decline was due to lower shipments to Mexico, where domestic pork production has rebounded and demand for hams has softened in recent months.

With a self-sufficiency rate of only 46.1%, the Czech Republic is presenting a strategy to boost pork production and reduce its reliance on imports.

The sanitary and phytosanitary authorities of Antigua and Barbuda, Algeria, and China have opened their markets for new Brazilian products.

Innovad Group, a global leader in animal nutrition and health solutions, today announced a joint venture with Olea Fortius, a Larissa-based company that specializes in natural ingredients derived from olive-oil coproducts for animal nutrition.

The Netherlands is implementing new animal welfare measures, including phasing out the practice of tail docking in pigs.


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

ADIS records 733 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs and 6,722 in wild boars between January and September 2026.

The DLG-VetCon, a new conference, will be held on two days, 12 and 13 November.

With Android and iOS apps now available, PigOS puts barn-side records, KPI alerts against country benchmarks, and AI answers grounded in each farm's own data on the smartphone.

DestorFarm is based on Meier-Brakenberg’s disinfection gates for all-round vehicle decontamination and has been specifically further developed for use on livestock farms.

The concept aims to ensure that the pigs benefit from natural ventilation for as long as possible.

