MLBA Issue 15: June / July 2010
MARKET FOCUS
When it comes to meat and livestock, fewer regions have both more potential, more momentum or more challenges than Southeast Asia. The Philippine political and economic situation is providing integrators the stability to grow their domestic market while expanding abroad; while deteriorating domestic Thai political conditions mean that its integrators must increasingly look overseas.
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| MARKET |
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Malaysia and Thailand: Halal partners than rivals? |
Both Malaysia and Thailand have a long list of "hub" aspirations, each wanting to become the centre of a particular trade,
making them the region's toughest rivals. One dream they both share is to become the Halal hub of Asia.
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The metamorphosis of China's hog industry |
The exodus of backyard farms broke the three-year cycle of the industry, transforming China's hog farming landscape for
good.
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The Philippine shrimp industry: Priming up for a comeback |
The shrimp and prawn industry was among the vibrant agro-industries in the Philippines, the country being the third largest
exporter in the world until in 1990s when the sector nearly met its untimely demise due to diseases.
| SUPPLY CHAIN |
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In its 50 years as a dedicated partner to the egg processing industry, Sanovo consistently re-invents itself particularly
in terms of technological advancements, to readily cater to an industry that has varying and growing needs.
| INDUSTRY |
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CP sees 10% sales growth over next few years; Martek partners Mengniu in Chinese dairy market; Saudi National Prawn
Company entering global markets; Tyson Foods stock surges more than 60%.
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New Products |
Cantrell launches new poultry skinner; Sealpac introduces new product for secure packaging.
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Movers |
Hubbard names new country manager for China; Canadian seafood firm appoints new CEO.
| LIVESTOCK HEALTH |
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Antibodies to actin in autoimmune haemolytic anaemia |
Haemotrophic mycoplasma infections are found in a wide range of domestic and wild animals causing acute haemolytic
anaemia or chronic anaemia with immune suppression. To counter this, two forms of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
(AIHA) have been described in this study.
| MEAT OPERATION |
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Chicken meat quality: genetic variability and relationship with growth and muscle characteristics |
Meat quality is closely related to the decrease in muscle pH post-mortem. We look closely on how variations in the extent
of decrease in pH are also responsible for variations in meat quality, particularly in chicken meat.
| COLD CUTS |
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MEAT & LIVESTOCK Business Asia spoke with Dr. Eugene Mende, an expert in swine infectious diseases and Veterinary
Services Manager of Philippine conglomerate San Miguel Animal Health Care, on how the Philippine livestock sector is
coping with outbreaks and the country's measures to halt their resurgence as well as its efforts to combat new, emerging
maladies.
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