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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Resurgence of ASF reported in some areas in Philippines
The Philippines' fight against the African swine fever (ASF) just got more complicated after areas previously cleared from the dreaded virus reportedly saw its resurgence.
Monday, October 11, 2021
Vietnam's pig herd numbers to rise despite ASF challenges
Vietnam's total pig herd is estimated to increase to 26.67 million heads, up 4.5% compared to the same period in 2020.
Monday, October 11, 2021
German state secretary presents protection corridor concept to hinder ASF spread
Germany's State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Beate Kasch, was recently at Brussels, Belgium, for talks with Deputy Director-General for Health and Food Safety, Claire Bury, and her Polish and Czech counterparts ...
Monday, October 11, 2021
Canada and Vietnam agree to ASF zoning arrangement
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Vietnam Food Administration have agreed to an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for the safe trade of swine products from disease-free zones in Canada in the event of an ...
Monday, October 11, 2021
German minister calls upon federal states to participate in financing model for changing animal husbandry
At a recent conference, Germany's Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture, Julia Klöckner, has called upon the country's federal states to commit themselves to a financing model for the conversion of local animal husbandry.
Friday, October 8, 2021
Royal Pas Reform appoints Avepork as its agent for Ecuador
Quito-based Avepork has been appointed as Royal Pas Reform's representative in Ecuador. The company, headed by Elias Maica, holds in-depth knowledge of the Royal Pas Reform portfolio – having worked with both Smart™ and SmartPro ...
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
USDA pledges up to US$500 million to fight ASF
The US Department of Agriculture pledged in late-September up to US$500 million to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), after Haiti and the Dominican Republic recently confirmed outbreaks.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Advantages of multi-tier aviaries in cage-free egg production
Cage-free facilities remain a dominant trend in North American egg production, driven by the growing demands of consumers, supermarkets, restaurants and others in the food supply chain. When transitioning from conventional egg production to ...
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Ireland's pig meat sector faces challenge with labour shortage
Ireland's pig meat sector is under extreme pressure due to a lack of suitable labour at processing level and on farms, according to the Irish Farmers Association.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Argentinean governor seeks consensus with meat producers following announcement of meat export measures
The Governor of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Axel Kicillof, met with beef producers on September 29 after Argentina's federal government announced measures regarding the lifting of caps on exports, starting with the resumption of shipments to C ...
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Massive culling of pigs likely as UK abattoirs get struck by labour shortage
UK farmers have warned that up to 120,000 pigs face being culled due to a lack of abattoir workers, as acute labour shortages across supply chains continue to wreak havoc on the United Kingdom's economy.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
NEOGEN partners with Hendrix Genetics to improve genetic performance in Africa
NEOGEN Corporation announced on September 28 that they have partnered with Hendrix Genetics, a multi-species animal breeding, genetics, and technology company.
Monday, October 4, 2021
FACA encouraged by USDA's Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Partnership Initiative
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) said it is encouraged by the United States Department of Agriculture's announcement on September 29 inviting proposals to advance voluntary climate-smart farming and forestry practices.
Monday, October 4, 2021
USPOULTRY's Environmental Management Seminar focused on regulatory and sustainability updates
The 2021 Environmental Management Seminar, which was sponsored by USPOULTRY, focused on regulatory issues and sustainability efforts affecting the US industry.
Monday, October 4, 2021
Hy-Line International launches new online management guide system
Hy-Line International has launched a new online management guide system on hyline.com to bolster its efforts to serve Hy-Line customers.

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