MARKET
Just a few months ago, Thailand was optimistic about its meat exports. Yet all this optimism is gone as the world's biggest economies now teeter on the brink of a recession.
The Indian aquaculture sector holds its head high, being the source of livelihood for over 14 million people in the country - and the business climate continues to look good amid tough times.
Citing weaker demand and oversupply as the main culprits, Philippine broiler raisers are expecting bigger price plunge and sluggish sales.
SUPPLY CHAIN
With world production of poultry and swine poised to hike further on population growth and rising protein consumption, Alpharma re-affirms its commitment to expand in the Asia Pacific, as well as in other growing markets worldwide.
INDUSTRY
State-of-the-art technology, skilled management key to Betagro's success; Nichirei Corp to set up chicken-processing JV in Thailand; SKOV enters supply agreement with Charoen Pokphand; Brazil's Marfrig completes OSI Group acquisition; Tyson to sustain chicken production.
Pas Reform introduces new setter tray for hatcheries; Walls Animal Nutrition launches new oral hydrate product.
Schering-Plough announces transition of animal health leadership; Lallemand appoints new managing director for Biotal.
LIVESTOCK HEALTH
Despite its vital importance in terms of animal breeding, drinking water is a factor that is too often neglected. The attention of farmers is focused on feed, whereas the design of hydraulic installations, water quality and expertise are often relegated to the background.
MEAT OPERATION
The annual growth in the availability of natural and organic foods around the world has been dramatic as producers and processors have responded to consumer demand for foods perceived to be "healthy" and "wholesome".
COLD CUTS
MEAT & LIVESTOCK Business Asia talked to Dr. Eng Sun Khaw, market development manager of the Federation of Livestock Farmers' Association of Malaysia, on his insights on the ups and downs and the future of Malaysian poultry.
