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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Brazil's JBS to reopen chicken plant after COVID-19 outbreak
After an outbreak of the new coronavirus among its workers, Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA has been allowed to reopen its chicken facility in the southern town of Passo Fundo, the company said Friday, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Dutch startup that develops Fitbit-style monitors for cows receives US$8.8 million investment
Connecterra, a Dutch startup that develops an artificial intelligence-based system allowing dairy farmers to monitor their herds with more precision, has received a Series B investment of €7.8 million (US$8.8 million), Sifted reported ...
Thursday, June 18, 2020
China and Norway say Norwegian salmon not the cause of Beijing market COVID-19 outbreak
Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen, Norwegian fisheries and seafood minister said authorities from China and Norway have jointly agreed that Norwegian salmon is not the cause of the COVID-19 outbreak at a Beijing food market, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
China ramps up fresh and frozen meat and seafood inspections after COVID-19 outbreak
Several provinces in China have implemented stricter fresh and frozen meat and seafood inspections, including imported goods, after COVID-19 infections were discovered related to a Beijing food market, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Court orders JBS beef facility closure on COVID-19 outbreak
A Brazilian court has ordered JBS SA to close the production line of a beef facility in Rondônia state pending implementation of measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, which employs 900 people, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Cambodia's aquaculture thrives during COVID-19 outbreak
Despite the adverse effects of COVID-19 felt in Cambodia's various industries, the fish farming and aquaculture sectors in the Kingdom continue to grow in the local market, Khmer Times reported.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
China confirms ASF outbreak in Yunnan
China has reported a new outbreak of African swine fever in Yongsheng county in the northwest of Yunnan province, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on Friday, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
US prepares for African swine fever outbreak with comprehensive response plan
The US Department of Agriculture has issued a new and comprehensive preparedness and response plan in the event African swine fever breaks out in the country.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
China confirms new ASF outbreak in Gansu
China confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever near Lanzhou city in northwestern Gansu province, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
JBS to reopen Brazil plant after COVID-19 outbreak
JBS SA confirmed the ruling of a Brazilian labour court issued on May 30 by Labour Judge Paula dos Anjos wherein the company's Santa Catarina chicken processing plant can resume its operations, reported Reuters.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Scotland prepares for ASF outbreak amid pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Scottish government wants to make sure concerns over all other diseases are not put on the back burner. Recently it coordinated an industry-wide meeting that particularly tackled a possible outbreak of Africa ...
Monday, June 1, 2020
Vietnam to safeguard its shrimp sector from DIV1 virus outbreak
Vietnam's Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry (MARD) has urged for stricter control on the entry of shrimp and aquaculture feed from China to prevent the entry of the DIV1 virus into the country.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Big disease outbreaks may emanate from food animals, NGO warns
Disease arising from animal production and consumption may cause other cases of large-scale disease outbreaks in the near future, the international NGO Sinergia Animal has warned, ScanAsia reports.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
African swine fever outbreak reported in Togo
44 swine have died from African swine fever (ASF) at a farm northwest of Lome, capital of Togo since April 18, reported Reuters.
Monday, May 11, 2020
African swine fever outbreak reported in Africa's Eastern Cape province
An African swine fever outbreak has been detected in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province for the first time, Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and Fisheries Minister Thoko Didiza said on Saturday, May 9, as per report of Fin24 ...

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