Government Support Plan for Swine Industry Amid Foot-and-Mouth Disease
July 24, 2026
The swine industry is severely impacted by foot-and-mouth disease, with 33,000 piglets being born solely for slaughter. The government has introduced a financial support plan for pig farmers, which includes compensation for the animals to be culled. The market is facing significant challenges due to a ban on exports and decreasing pork prices. The process involves transporting live animals to a slaughterhouse and recording them. The aim is to reduce the population to improve market conditions and minimize financial losses.