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April Pork Exports Largest in Nearly Three Years; Beef Exports Also Trend Higher
April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF. It was also a robust month for U.S. beef exports, which were the largest in 10 months and valued at just under $900 million.
Fueled by a record performance in leading market Mexico, pork exports totaled 277,910 metric tons (mt) in April, up 14% from a year ago and the fifth largest on record. Export value climbed 18% to $778.8 million
DOA: Australian Government Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports by Sea
Decision on how and when
The Australian Government has announced the export of live sheep by sea will end on 1 May 2028.
Legislation will be introduced in this term of the Australian Parliament to end the trade in law.
Trade can continue until the end date without any additional restrictions such as caps or quotas. The prohibition will not apply to other livestock export industries, such as live cattle exports, nor will it apply to live sheep exports by air...
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