The Global Livestock Report

The Philippines has lifted the ban on the supply of pork from Russia, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. The Philippine Bureau of Animal Industry recognized the adequacy of veterinary supervision in Russia and the effectiveness of the measures being implemented to mitigate the risks of African swine fever spread.

Indonesia’s status as a powerhouse market for Australian export cattle has risen to even greater heights in 2025, taking almost three quarters of shipped stock this calendar year, Beef Cetral said.

The UK government has presented what it describes as the most ambitious animal welfare reforms in a generation

Compared to the last market test, US beef import prices were not fully established.

Packers are buying this week for an upcoming full slaughter week. Fed cattle supplies remain tight, but by the end of the month the Tyson plant in Lexington will shut down, prompting remaining plants to adjust slaughter volumes in line with beef demand.

Sustainable Beef LLC will hire about 100 more people and raise its daily cattle processing goal by 300 head in response to next month's closure of Lexington's 35-year-old meatpacking plant.