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The number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs and cases reported in wild boar in the European Union fell considerably in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a new report published on May 22 by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Malaysia plans to buy Russian grain for producing animal feed, Sputnik reported.

Colombia has been granted approval to export bovine, caprine, sheep, and pork by-products to Brazil, The Pig Site reported.

Chinas imports of soybeans from Brazil exceeded shipments from the US last month due to seasonal factors, YiCai Global reported.

Live pork prices in Vietnam experienced a moderate increase of VND 1,000 - VND 3,000/kg (~US$0.043 – ~US$0.13), with prices of live pork across the three regions in the country ranging from VND 53,000 - VND 59,000/kg (~US$2.26 – ~US$2.51), Nongnghiep Vietnam reported.

Brazilian meatpacking companies have encountered a significant drop in profits during the first quarter of the year due to underperforming sales in the US, MercoPress reported.

Kansas State University beef extension specialists plan to host a series of four producer-oriented webinars in late-May and early-June to address production challenges amid ongoing drought throughout Kansas, the United States.

Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (MFM) intends to invest at least RM135 million (US$) in capital expenditure (capex) on its poultry integration-based joint venture, Dindings Tyson Sdn Bhd (DTSB), this year.

Indonesia is developing a blood serum which can provide temporary immunity among pigs against African swine fever (ASF) after containing an outbreak of the disease in the countrys biggest pig farm.

The state government of Western Australia has made the decision to cancel its AUD 10 million (~US$6.6 million; AUD 1 = US$0.66) yellowtail kingfish nursery project in Geraldton, citing a lack of commitment from Huon Aquaculture, SeafoodSource reported.