Summary of Vietnamese livestock production in 2023 and targets for 2024.

— supply/demand: Expectations for more active pork trade in the run-up to the winter holidays were largely unfulfilled, market operators stated. Thus, the revival of sales was noted by some operators «in isolation,» while others noted an increased level of competition among both chilled pork suppliers and live pork suppliers. In particular, in December, processors noted a greater supply of pigs for slaughter, in particular from «seasonal» feeders who tried to sell livestock fattened for the holidays, often in heavier than usual slaughter conditions.

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) has become one of the most serious problems in agriculture and veterinary medicine. This contagious disease of pigs requires continuous study and understanding of its transmission routes, pathogenesis, diagnostic methods and immune mechanisms for effective control and management.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – January 1, 2024

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Swine Medicine Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Jim Long Pork Commentary – December 25, 2023

Sales of plant-based meat in Europe reached €2.01 billion in 2022, up 3% compared to 2021 and 19% compared to 2020.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a proposal for new regulations aimed at reducing pollution from meatpacking plants. Under the proposal, the agency would take steps to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and other pollutants in the nation's waters by approximately 100 million pounds annually, improving water quality for communities and ecosystems.

Justin Brown, Senior Research Scientist and Practicing Veterinarian at Iowa State University and the Swine Medicine Education Center, was a guest speaker at the online school for pig farmers, which was implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

This decision was made by Mexican courts under pressure from local pork producers who are concerned about the possible impact on the domestic market due to 45% of imported pork.

The EBA Security and Business Protection Committee presented the results of the study "Assessment of the Security of Doing Business in Ukraine", conducted jointly with Sayenko Kharenko and SK Security.

Polish Deputy Minister of Agriculture Michal Kolodziejczak, who was elected to the Sejm on the list of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Coalition, said that it is necessary to close the agricultural market for Ukraine for 20 years after its accession to the EU.

One of the biosecurity practices of domestic pig farms is disinfection of vehicles by hot fogging. Watch the video to see how it is done. The experience was shared by Elita LLC.

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders took part in the event that brought together specialists in various fields related to animal health from 130 countries (Rome, Italy, December 12-14). The event was organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Briefly about the main theses from the event.

Jim Long Pork Commentary – December 11, 2023

The EU's pig meat production and exports are anticipated to decline by 2035 due to stricter environmental laws, reduced export opportunities, societal criticism, and African swine fever. Projected to decrease by 0.9% annually, pigmeat production is expected to fall by almost 2 million tons compared to 2021-2023. Per capita consumption is also projected to drop by 0.7% yearly, reaching 29.7 kg in 2035, a 7% decrease from 2021-2023 levels.

Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remained prevalent zoonotic diseases in the EU in 2022, as per the annual report by the European Food Safety Authority. Although cases were lower than pre-pandemic levels, campylobacteriosis reported 137,107 cases, with chicken meat as the primary source.

Compared to the November report, estimates for world corn production and trade improved slightly, and Brazilian soybean projections were cut.

About diseases of sows and conditions that affect sows and potentially affect their litters shared Justin Brown, a swine veterinarian and assistant teaching professor at Iowa State University and with the Swine Medicine Education Center, invited speaker at the online school for pig farmers, implemented by the Association Ukrainian Pig Breeders with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The protocol for access to production facilities has been implemented at Goodvalley Ukraine LLC. Access to animal buildings has three control points.