eFeedLink - Newsroom - Livestock

Poultry

xClose

Loading ...

Swine

xClose

Loading ...

Dairy & Ruminant

xClose

Loading ...

Aquaculture

xClose

Loading ...

Feed

xClose

Loading ...

Animal Health

xClose

Loading ...

Home >> Newsroom >> Livestock >> ALL

ALL

Asia takes more of Irish seafood, now 2nd-biggest buyer

Asia is now the second-biggest export market for Irish seafood, overtaking the UK, according to a report released by the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland's Seafood Development Agency.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Study shows US pig farmers making major sustainability progress

April 24, 2019 Study shows US pig farmers making major sustainability progress US pig farmers continue to practice many of the principles of Earth Day every day on their farms and in many cases, have done so for generations, the National Pork Board said. This fact is underscored by the results of a recent study from the University of Arkansas, which confirmed that today’s pork is more earth-friendly than ever due to great progress in multiple key sustainability metrics over more than five decades. According to the new study "A Retrospective Assessment of US Pork Production: 1960 to 2015," the inputs needed to produce a pound of pork in the US have become more environmentally friendly over time. Specifically, 75.9% less land is needed, 25.1% less water and 7% less energy. This also has resulted in a 7.7% smaller carbon footprint. To save as much water as today’s pig farms do over their predecessors of 50-plus years ago, the average American would have to take 90 fewer showers per year. Likewise, to un

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
USMEF: February exports below year-ago levels for US pork, beef

April 24, 2019 USMEF: February exports below year-ago levels for US pork, beef February exports of US pork and beef fell below last year's levels, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork export volume was down 9% from a year ago in February to 186,745 tonnes, while export value dropped 17% to US$455.9 million - the lowest monthly value total since February 2016. For January through February, pork exports were 5% below last year's pace in volume (388,580 tonnes) and 13% lower in value (US$950 million). Pork export value averaged US$45.12 per head slaughtered in February, up slightly from January but 21% lower year-over-year. The January-February average was US$44.93, down 16%. Exports accounted for 24% of total February pork production and 21% for muscle cuts only, down from 27.8% and 24%, respectively, a year ago. For January-February, the ratio of total production exported was 23.8% (down from 26.1% a year ago) and 20.6% for muscle cuts only

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Consumers see protein as part of sustainable diet, according to Cargill survey

April 24, 2019 Consumers see protein as part of sustainable diet, according to Cargill survey Meat, fish and eggs can be an important part of a healthy and environmentally responsible diet, said consumers in new global research by Cargill. And they planned to keep eating them too-along with plant-based dietary protein. More than two-thirds of respondents said they intended to maintain or increase their consumption of animal protein in the next year. Four-fifths of participants expressed interest in plant-based or alternative sources of protein. "We're pleased consumers see animal protein as an important part of a healthy diet," said Chuck Warta, president of Cargill's premix and nutrition business. "Dietary guidance consistently emphasises the benefits of adequate protein intake from a variety of sources. Our aim is to help our livestock, poultry and aquaculture customers meet the growing global demand for protein in the most healthy, productive and sustainable way possible." In its latest Feed4Thought

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Arla aims for 'carbon net zero' dairy

Arla Foods and its 10,300 farmer owners launch their most ambitious targets so far to accelerate the transition to sustainable dairy production with intensified focus on the farms, the dairy co-op said.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
FrieslandCampina finishes third in Dutch reputation ranking list for 2019

April 24, 2019 FrieslandCampina finishes third in Dutch reputation ranking list for 2019 FrieslandCampina has risen from fourth to third place in the prestigious reputation ranking of the Reputation Institute, a leading international research platform, the dairy co-op announced. The Reputation Institute analyses the reputation of the Netherlands' largest companies every year. It examines the emotional bond that stakeholders have with a company, how they assess companies rationally and to what behavioural intentions this leads to, such as making recommendations or buying and desire to work at the company. FrieslandCampina owes its rising position partly to consistent communication about its strategy and sustainability initiatives. The list is dominated by high-tech companies. DSM is the highest climber in the rankings and climbed nine positions. - FrieslandCampina

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Aviagen Asia has "great success" at VIV Asia 2019

April 23, 2019 Aviagen Asia has "great success" at VIV Asia 2019 VIV Asia 2019 has been declared a great success for Aviagen Asia, Aviagen announced. At Asia's leading international feed-to-food show, which took place on March 13 - 15 in Bangkok, Thailand, hundreds of guests were reported to have visited Aviagen's booth. In addition, during the opening ceremony, Aviagen's Asia-Pacific business manager, Dr. Rafael Monleon, was awarded the International Hatchery Practice - VIV Asian Poultry Breeder Personality Award 2019 by the Positive Action (PAP) Asian Personality. The Aviagen Asia team shared the latest Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross brand developments, focusing on the benefits of these brands for broiler and breeder customers serving local markets. Aviagen birds are popular throughout Asia for their market leading chick production, strong livability, environmental resistance and feed efficiency, according to the company. A major highlight during VIV Asia was a visit to the Bangkok Animal Resear

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
What's it like having a worry free hatchery for 40 years? Jamesway explains

To Canada-based, leading incubation company Jamesway, a worry free hatchery is a state of mind. Speaking to eFeedLink at VIV Asia 2019, President Denis Kan says that this state of mind is "peace of mind", where customers have the assurance that their machines are "easy to install, use, and maintain".

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
China expected to see record price for pork by winter

China could see pork prices reaching a new record by the next winter as the country continues to grapple with the implications of African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, Nikkei Asian Review reported.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
CP Foods raises investment, production capacity in Vietnam

April 23, 2019 CP Foods raises investment, production capacity in Vietnam Thailand's Charoen Pokphand Foods is tapping into opportunities pertaining to Vietnam's access to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) nations by increasing its investment in the country, Nikkei Asian Review reported. The company will invest more than US$200 million for the establishment of an export hub which will serve its poultry and pork businesses. According to Nikkei, the project represents a huge inflow into Vietnam, equal to more than 25% of the total invested by companies from Thailand between 2015 and 2017. CP Foods had so far put in a total of US$1 billion in the country following its entry into the Vietnamese market in 1993, Montri Suwanposri, CEO of CP Vietnam, a unit of CP Foods, said. Currently, CP Foods hopes to be able to take advantage of Vietnam's favourable trading terms with other TPP countries. The company will use Vietnam as a hub for the export of chickens and shrimp, as well as the export of most of its proc

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

12345...3436NEXT

Hot Topics

Progress, pitfalls and price inflation in the world salmon market
Despite a three-year output recovery, opening up Chilean frontier areas to production and sustainable new Norwegian methods of controlling parasites, keeping salmon supplies even with demand remains a challenge.
World poultry recovery and re-invention: The Americas give way to tier 2 exporters
North and South American shipments fall a collective 358,000 tonnes over five years. Thailand, Poland, Turkey, Ukraine account for 71% of the 2014-19 increase in world exports.