PORK WATCH

North America's Swine Industry Roundup

Biosecurity, Breeding and Market Signals

This week’s issue tracks Canadian farm access rulings, U.S. disease monitoring, PRRS-resistant pork sentiment and hog-market risk signals.

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Canadian Swine Scene

CFIA restricts livestock imports from affected U.S. areas

CBC News, June 10th 2026

CBC News reports the Canadian Food Inspection Agency temporarily restricted livestock from affected U.S. regions after New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico. Canadian experts said the parasite is unlikely to survive Canadian winter, but a single incursion could still affect export markets and animal movement confidence.

The U.S. Pork Report

SHIC disease monitoring report reaches 100 editions

American Association of Swine Veterinarians, June 2026

AASV reports the Swine Health Information Center’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report has reached its 100th edition. The Swine Disease Reporting System aggregates PCR diagnostic data and trend analysis for pathogens including PRRSV, PEDV, PDCoV and TGEV, giving veterinarians and producers a practical early-warning tool.

USDA expands New World screwworm response in Texas

American Association of Swine Veterinarians, June 2026

AASV reports USDA APHIS and state partners are expanding surveillance and response measures after another New World screwworm case was confirmed in La Salle County, Texas. The coordinated response includes epidemiological investigations, trapping, sterile insect release and outreach to animal owners and veterinarians.

Balanced Breeding & Sustainability

Soybean meal research challenges net-energy assumptions

The Pig Site, June 9th 2026

The Pig Site reports University of Illinois research suggesting soybean meal’s net energy contribution may be understated for modern pigs. Dr. Hans Stein’s calorimetry work points to higher nitrogen retention and protein-use efficiency, implying nutrition models may need updates for current genetics and growth performance.

Screwworm guidance stresses monitoring and movement compliance

The Pig Site, June 10th 2026

The Pig Site reports World Pork Expo discussions framed New World screwworm as a reason for awareness rather than alarm among pork producers. The article emphasizes daily animal monitoring, veterinary reporting and movement compliance as the main actions relevant to pork operations while federal and state agencies manage confirmed cases.

Market & Supply Chain Dynamics

U.S. pork exports remain on robust pace through April

U.S. Meat Export Federation, June 2026

USMEF reports U.S. pork exports remained on a robust pace through April, while noting Mexico’s temporary restrictions on pork variety meats will affect May data. The organization said restrictions effective June 8 were narrowed to products from hogs sourced from farms in Iowa or Texas.

Lean hog futures mixed after six-month low

The Pig Site, June 12th 2026

The Pig Site reports CME lean hog futures closed mixed after touching a six-month low, with July hogs settling slightly lower and August hogs higher. USDA pork carcass values also moved lower, while traders monitored New World screwworm developments and broader protein-market demand signals.

Quick Bites

Farm bill markup timing remains a priority for pork advocates. Read More

Pork Business, June 2026

ASF outbreaks surged across the EU in 2025. Read More

The Pig Site, June 11th 2026