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COVID-19, bird flu besiege Polish poultry exporters with supply and demand setbacks

Prices and revenues slashed to sustain output but EU regulations threaten long-run competitiveness.

It's not just COVID-19: What is holding back the world poultry sector?

No matter how you look at the numbers, the world poultry sector is in trouble. COVID-19 is blamed for most of 2020's economic woes but this is not the case for the world poultry sector. Once the most promising livestock protein line, poultry meat production has been growing at slow, disappointing rates long before our ...

COVID-19 couldn't 'crack' eggs and they're going upmarket too!

The world's cheapest protein line endured 2020's COVID-19 depression relatively unscathed. New food consumption trends and value-added niche marketing herald a bright future.
COVID-19, bird flu besiege Polish poultry exporters with supply and demand setbacks
It's not just COVID-19: What is holding back the world poultry sector?
COVID-19 couldn't 'crack' eggs and they're going upmarket too!
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Challenges intensify for South African poultry industry as bird flu found at two more farms
South Africa's poultry industry faces a bumpier road ahead as a pathogenic bird-flu strain was detected on two more farms this week.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Cobb New Zealand meets Maori King to discuss economic development
The general manager of Cobb New Zealand, Jimmy Chand, has recently met with New Zealand's Māori King, Te Arikinui Tūheitia Paki, to discuss economic development strategies for the region, Cobb announced on April 19.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
ForFarmers appoints poultry account manager for Midlands and Northern England
ForFarmers' poultry team has welcomed its latest appointment, James Atrill, who joins as poultry account manager following the expansion of the team last year.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Poultry, egg organisations sign MoU to support continued industry growth
UK-based International Egg Commission (IEC) and US-based International Poultry Council (IPC) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding to strengthen their longstanding relationship and support continued growth in the egg and poultry industries.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
HKScan Denmark takes steps towards more sustainable food chain
HKScan's Danish team and its ROSE chicken brand are taking the next important step in its journey towards using 100% responsible soy, the Finnish meat producer announced on April 14.
Monday, April 19, 2021
Kemin introduces antioxidant product for organic livestock production in EMENA
Kemin Industries has launched a new antioxidant solution, Paradigmox® Green, for the organic livestock production industry in the EMENA (Europe, Middle East, North Africa) region.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Commercial poultry farm in South Africa hit by bird flu
South Africa's Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development said the H5 strain of bird flu was detected at a chicken farm in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng province, Reuters reported.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Agri-food group Avril to sell animal processing units to focus on plant-based businesses
French agri-food group Avril will put its animal processing units for sale as it focuses investments and acquisitions on its core plant-based business, following rising demand for meat alternatives, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Boehringer Ingelheim introduces new-generation Marek's disease vaccine in EU and UK
Boehringer Ingelheim announced that it has introduced PREVEXXION® RN in the European Union and the United Kingdom. It is the first innovation in the Marek category of vaccines in over 40 years.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Roslin: Bird influenza tests seek to assess emerging strains
Researchers are seeking to develop tests to spot emerging strains of bird flu which are categorised as mild but have the potential to become more dangerous, to help assess and mitigate the likely risks to wild birds and poultry, the Roslin Institute said on April 12.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Nigeria culls 329,556 chickens in 62 farms due to bird flu
Nigeria said it has culled more than 329,556 chickens in 62 farms due to reports of bird flu outbreaks across the country, Naija News reported.
Monday, April 12, 2021
FAO Meat Price Index rise for sixth straight month
The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 98.9 points in March, up 2.2 points (2.3%) from February, continuing the upward trend for the sixth consecutive month, but still stood slightly (0.5%) below its value a year ago.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Cameroon permits Brazil poultry imports
Dr Taiga, Cameroon Minister of Livestock, said the country is now permitted to import Brazilian poultry and poultry products as it aims to develop the local poultry industry and diversify import suppliers, Business in Cameroon reported.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
South Africa concerned over dumped poultry imports from Brazil and EU
The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has applied for anti-dumping duties against Brazil and four EU countries, calling it a threat against domestic poultry producers and industry jobs, CAJ News Africa reported.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
CTB promotes Centen to MD Instrument and Controls Group
Erik Centen has been promoted to the position of managing director for CTB's Instruments and Controls Group, according to Victor A. Mancinelli, chairman and chief executive officer for CTB.
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Challenges and solutions of feed raw material treatment under Asian conditions
Monday, March 29, 2021
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Mycotoxin profiles of animal feeds in the central part of Thailand: 2015-2020
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Background and Aim: Mycotoxin contamination in animal feeds is of considerable concern because it can affect animal health systems. As a result of contamination in the food chain, ...
Hydroxy Selenomethionine: an answer to oxidative stress in broilers
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Heat stress is one of the most important stressors affecting poultry, especially in the hot regions of the world, and is a major contributor to growth restriction. It has been sugg ...
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