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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Meat packers most vulnerable in beef supply chain during pandemic
The beef production system and the transportation industry are interdependent critical infrastructures, according to an interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers, who developed a computer simulation that revealed beef su ...
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
China stops importing beef from four Australian companies
The import suspension comes as a dispute over the COVID-19 pandemic among both countries has resulted in issues concerning key agricultural commodities, reported Reuters.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Wagyu beef producer Mayura Station buys 4 embryos at world record price
Wagyu beef producer Mayura Station, based in Millicent, South Australia, is reported to have paid a world record price for genetic material.
Monday, May 11, 2020
Expert views on effectiveness, feasibility, and implementation of biosecurity measures for mitigating Tier 1 disease risks in the US swine, beef cattle, and dairy industries
Understanding disease transmission routes and implications for biosecurity is critical to mitigating livestock disease outbreaks and maintaining efficient and profitable production. The goal of biosecurity is to eliminate pathogen exposure ...
Saturday, May 9, 2020
US state's pork, beef processing output faces decade low
For the past decade (2011-2020), the weekly hog slaughter was at its lowest for the week ending May 2, with cattle slaughter also facing a decade low for a non-holiday week, reported Iowa's News Now.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Australia's April beef exports slide
In the midst of COVID-19 economic disruptions, Australia's beef exports to all markets somewhat fell in April, although not as much as what some trade identities expected, reported Beef Central.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
UK beef imports dip in January and February
In the first two months of the year, the UK saw a 13% drop in the volume of its beef imports, according to the latest available data from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), reported Meat Management.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
US meat plants prepare to reopen amid drop in beef output
Consumers are encountering purchase limits on meat at the supermarket as the meat sector tries to return to normal after about 3% of employees at meat and poultry processing plants contracted the new coronavirus, reported FOX Business.
Friday, May 1, 2020
McDonald's Canada to source beef as COVID-19 hits supply chains
According to McDonald's Corp on Tuesday, the company's Canadian restaurants will begin importing beef from outside the country due to supply chain issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Tyson Foods pauses operations at Dakota City beef plant
Tyson Foods Inc is halting operations up to May 4 at its Dakota City beef facility in Nebraska to complete a deep cleaning of the plant amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the company said on Wednesday, reported Reuters.
Friday, May 1, 2020
Cargill's High River beef facility to reopen soon
According to Cargill on Wednesday, it will restart its High River facility on Monday with one shift and bolstered safety measures, reported The Canadian Press.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Meat line of the decade:Beef is back, thriving against all odds
Livestock & Feed Bussiness Worldwide: May 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
Tyson temporarily shuts down beef facility in Pasco, Washington
The company has provisionally closed down the facility to test workers for COVID-19, after closing two pork processing plants recently, reported Reuters.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Lidl Ireland, Liffey Meats secures EUR14-million beef export deal
Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID19 and the uncertainty Brexit brings to the agricultural sector, Lidl Ireland and Liffey Meats have secured a EUR14-million export deal, an increase of 20% over 2019 figures.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Canada sees no beef shortages amid COVID-19 challenges
Although prices may go up, the government of Canada is not expecting beef insufficiency despite some challenges related to COVID-19 for the meat packing industry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday.

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