• AUPB learnt about the experience of sustainable livestock farming in Germany

    Representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders took part in a study tour as part of Module 3 ‘Digitalisation in Livestock Production’ of the SULAWE project (Sustainable Livestock Production and Animal Welfare).

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  • USDA and AUPB Project: Results of Monitoring of Enteric Pathogens and Their Resistance in Pigs

    As part of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens in pigs was conducted for the first time to determine antibiotic susceptibility using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method, taking into account the clinical picture. 

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  • AUPB and USDA Project: Results of the First Quarter

    In times of war, business is supported by the project "Animal Health in Ukraine", which is being implemented by the  with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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  • AUPB: introduction to Swedish pig welfare practices

    At the end of March, representatives of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders took part in a study tour within the framework of the European Union's international technical assistance Erasmus+ Sustainable Livestock and Animal Welfare (SULAWE).

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  • USDA and AUPB project: Development of a Biosafety Standard for Pig Farms

    The Association Ukrainian Pig Breeders has long been providing technical support to enterprises in establishing biosafety, in particular within the framework of the project "Animal Health Ukraine" in cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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  • Chile is declared free of PRRS

    The last positive farm successfully completed its remediation plan in 2022, maintaining sustained negative results to date.

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  • Germany: Number of livestock farms down 4% in three years

    According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on the final results of the 2023 agricultural structure survey, the number of livestock farms fell by around 4% or 7,100 farms between 2020 (around 168,800 farms) and 2023.

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  • USDA and AUPB Project: Veterinary Support of Pig Farms

    The second phase of the Animal Health in Ukraine project, implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Аssociation Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) , provides veterinary support to pig farms.

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  • Leading European pork exporters in 2023

    These are the leading European exporters of pork products to third countries in 2023.

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  • Animal Health in Ukraine Project: Results of Laboratory Research

    Within the framework of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens of pigs was carried out for the first time to determine antibiotic sensitivity using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method, taking into account the clinical picture. The company-member of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders , AV LLC "Agrocenter K", has already received the results of the research implemented within the second phase of the project. Details in the commentary:

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  • EU: Funds to support the decarbonisation of agriculture

    Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.

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  • Leading Pig Farms Share Best Biosecurity Practices

    Many pig farms have achieved a high level of protection by establishing biosecurity protocols, but there are many that continue to work on improvement and need expert assistance.

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  • EU: Slight decrease in animal production expected in 2024

    Decreases in pig, bovine, and sheep production are expected.

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  • Global meat prices up in February

    This marks the first increase in the FAO Meat Price Index in seven months.

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  • USDA and AUPB project: Microbiological Monitoring of Bacterial Pathogens in Pigs

    Within the framework of the joint project of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) "Animal Health in Ukraine", microbiological monitoring of bacterial pathogens in pigs with determination of antibiotic sensitivity using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method will be conducted for the first time, taking into account the clinical picture.

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  • Animal Health in Ukraine Project: Expanding the Biosafety Audit Program

    As part of the Animal Health in Ukraine Project , the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has compiled a list of 10 companies that will receive advisory assistance in improving biosecurity in 2024.

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  • AUPB: welfare and sustainability are the future of livestock farming

    Animal welfare and sustainable production are the future of domestic livestock farming, and we need to prepare for it today. Therefore, the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders is actively involved in initiatives aimed at implementing relevant transformations, including within the framework of the SuLaWe project.

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  • Poland: Slight rebound in pig inventory

    According to preliminary data, the pig population in December 2023 was 9769.7 thousand, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

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  • Germany: meat production falls by 4% in 2023

    In 2023 pork production in Germany decreased significantly, while beef production remained almost unchanged. There was a slight increase in poultry.

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