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Thursday, June 11, 2020
US swine centre starts ASF research in Vietnam
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) of the US will conduct a field evaluation using oral fluids for detection and surveillance of ASF virus in Vietnam, Feedstuffs reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
China to construct industrial pig farms
China will add about 200 million pigs by building new farms around the country to restore output after the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that started in 2018 decimated its herds, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
US EPA allows use of dicamba-based herbicides banned by federal court
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said soybean farmers will be allowed to use their existing dicamba-based herbicides, even after a federal court blocked its sale and usage, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
US lawmakers urge USDA to ease meat production regulations
Six Republican members from the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ease regulations imposed on meat processors as smaller companies cannot compete against major processors, Reut ...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
US soy council sees continued lower soybean meal demand
US packing plants continue to erode soybean meal demand by either being shut down or not running at full capacity, reported US Soybean Export Council.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
USDA's agency makes livestock insurance policy changes
There will be changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance programme for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine beginning this summer with the 2021 crop year, the USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Namibia advises bush-based animal feed for farming
The De-bushing Advisory Service (DAS) of Namibia has suggested to farmers to include bush-based animal feed as an essential part of their farming operations, New Era Live reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
US meatpacking operations restart
Most pork plants in the US have resumed production, with plants running at about 82% of their normal capacity, said David Preisler, CEO of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association, MPR News reported.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
British Poultry Council worries US-UK trade deal could allow food not produced to standards
The British Poultry Council expressed concern this month that the latest US-UK trade deal could compromise British food standards.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Cattle producers to get help from international group of US, Canadian and Australian bodies
International Genetic Solutions is working to support key players across the breed spectrum by availing resources and technologies to support cattle producers.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Protests lead to suspension of CP Group's plan to build poultry farms in Taiwan
Thailand's CP Group said on June 5 that its plan to set up six poultry farms in Hualien County, Taiwan, will be suspended due to pressure from protesters concerned about potential environmental impact.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Aviagen's International Business President Bob Dobbie to retire
Bob Dobbie will retire from his role as Aviagen President of International Business as of August of this year, after more than 43 years of service to the global poultry industry.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
US poultry producers urge senators for support
An association of 13 poultry-related bodies wrote a letter of request to two leaders of a US Senate group representing chicken producers, asking for "direct financial assistance" to offset COVID-19-related losses, MEAT+POULTRY rep ...
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Soaring US beef prices may settle down soon
US beef prices are now at their highest since drought devastated the nation's beef herd in 2014, but are seen to settle down soon, said the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's chief executive, The Meadville Tribune reported.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Delmarva companies donate 2.4 million pounds of chicken in Delaware, US
A donation of 2.4 million pounds of chicken has been made by Delmarva Poultry Industry in its home territory of Delaware, the United States.

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