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Monday, May 20, 2024
Cebu, Philippines, in state of calamity, suffers US$3.1 million in damages to crops, livestock
The governor of Cebu, the Philippines, Gwendolyn Garcia, declared on May 17 the entire province under a state of calamity as 32 of its 50 local governments reported ₱176.8 million (US$3.1 million) in damages to crops and livestock ami ...
Monday, May 20, 2024
Increase in procurement prices of live broilers in western Tamil Nadu, India
Summer heat in India triggered a rise in procurement prices (wholesale price) of live broiler chicken across western Tamil Nadu including Tiruppur, Coimbatore, and Erode.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Malaysia maintains temporary pork import ban amid ASF concerns
Malaysia continues to enforce a temporary ban on the import of pork and pork products from China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Vietnam due to the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that began in 2018, The Sun reported.
Friday, May 17, 2024
JBS shares surge amid rising chicken demand and recovery in earnings
JBS SA's shares reached their highest point since 2022, buoyed by increased chicken demand, which helped the world's largest meat producer offset a severe cattle shortage in the US, Bloomberg reported.
Friday, May 17, 2024
Florida, US tightens restrictions on cattle imports amid avian influenza concerns
Florida, US has expanded its regulations to block the importation of certain cattle due to the spread of a type of avian influenza affecting dairy herds in other US states, The News Service of Florida reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Negros Occidental, Philippines, distributes financial aid to swine raisers amid ASF recovery efforts
The provincial government of Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to distribute financial assistance to swine raisers affected by African swine fever (ASF) and other transboundary swine diseases, which resulted in the loss of approxima ...
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Swine industry sees potential growth amid stabilising herd numbers, Rabobank reports
Rabobank's latest quarterly report for the second quarter of 2024 indicates a significant turning point in the swine industry, with sow herd numbers beginning to stabilise following a period of decline, as factors such as favourable consump ...
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Vietnam's dairy industry pursues sustainability amid rising demand
Vietnam's dairy sector is embracing sustainability for regional growth, as it grapples with surging domestic milk demand, VnEconomy reported.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
South Africa urged to maintain vigilance against animal diseases amid global outbreaks
South Africa's agricultural sector is being cautioned to remain vigilant against animal diseases despite the nation's current safe status, following the recent bird flu outbreak in the US that has affected dairy cattle and transmitted to hu ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines launches programme to boost swine inventory amid ASF concerns
The provincial government of Iloilo, Philippines, is set to enhance the swine inventory across its 15 municipalities through the implementation of its sentinelling programme, expected to commence soon and benefit 1,139 farmers, Philippine N ...
Friday, May 3, 2024
Indonesia seeks alternative soybean suppliers amid price concerns
As the world's second-largest consumer of soybeans, Indonesia is exploring alternative sources of soybean suppliers to ensure stability in domestic supply and prices, Voice of Indonesia reported.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Iloilo province, Philippines, nears state of calamity due to El Nino
The Philippines Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDDRM) endorsed a resolution proposing the declaration of a state of calamity for Iloilo province in response to the El Nino phenomenon, Philippine News Agency repor ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
US implements stricter bird flu testing for dairy cattle amid concerns of widespread outbreak
Amid growing concerns about the spread of bird flu among livestock, the US announced plans to intensify testing in dairy cattle, signalling a proactive approach to mitigate risks associated with the virus, Axios reported.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Philippines meat importers raise concerns over limited supplies amid rising costs and ASF threat
Philippines-based Meat Importers and Traders Association (Mita) has sounded the alarm over the tightening supply chain from abroad, citing escalating production expenses and the persistent threat of African swine fever (ASF), Philippine Dai ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Thai egg prices surge amid heat wave and feed cost hikes
Egg prices in Thailand are poised to rise to THB 3.80 (US$0.10) per egg, as announced by the Thai Cooperative Network for Chicken Egg Producers, due to ongoing heat wave and diminished egg production, Thai News Agency reported.

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