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WOAH publishes new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use for ASF
Monday, June 29, 2026
As African swine fever (ASF) continues to affect pig production, animal health systems, and safe trade worldwide, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has published new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use.
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Ukraine's KSG Agro invests UAH25 million in autonomous water supply system for pig farm
Monday, June 29, 2026
The project, targeting full operational independence from external water infrastructure by end-2026, reflects broader efforts by Ukrainian agribusiness to reduce exposure to wartime infrastructure risks.
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ASF outbreak in the Philippines' Negros Occidental triggers movement bans across Visayas provinces
Monday, June 29, 2026
Four provincial governments have imposed restrictions on live hog and pork movements as laboratory-confirmed cases spread from San Enrique municipality, where around 500 pigs have died.
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Hong Kong selects Uni-China Farming Management to build city's first multi-storey pig farm in Sheung Shui
Monday, June 29, 2026
The pilot project, financed and operated by the private sector on a government-provided site, forms part of Hong Kong's Blueprint for Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries.
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Malaysia's pig farm numbers drop 22% as pork output falls, minister says supply still adequate
Monday, June 29, 2026
Domestic pork supply is supported by import access as registered farms shrink and production declines due to ongoing disease pressure.
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Mavin Group and CP Vietnam anchor major livestock push in Vietnam's Dien Bien province
Monday, June 29, 2026
A pipeline of projects worth up to VND750 billion is taking shape in the northwest, with Mavin Group's proposed integrated complex including a 36,000-tonne feed mill and 9,600-sow breeding centre as the centrepiece.
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Philippines expects commercial release certification for Vietnamese ASF vaccine by Q3 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
The AVAC live vaccine, once approved, will be distributed through biologics stores and veterinary outlets registered with the Bureau of Animal Industry, as the country's hog industry continues its recovery from seven years of ASF losses.
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Taiwan signs pork export MoUs with Singapore and Philippines six months after regaining ASF-free status
Friday, June 26, 2026
Taiwan was certified clear of African swine fever in April, just six months after its first outbreak, with the agriculture minister citing the rapid recovery as evidence of strong animal disease control capabilities.
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US pork exports up 8% in April as Mexico, Japan and Philippines drive broad-based growth
Friday, June 26, 2026
April shipments of 257,212 metric tonnes valued at US$718.1 million put the US on pace for a strong 2026 export year, with four-month volumes tracking 4% above last year's record-setting pace.
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Vietnam's Dong Nai culls over 1,900 pigs after African swine fever confirmed at contract farm
Friday, June 26, 2026
The outbreak at a household-operated contract facility in Tan Phu Ward was linked to an open housing system that allowed insect exposure, with authorities warning the disease situation may remain complicated in coming months.
