Ann ReusAnn Reus is a senior reporter at WATT Global Media who covers the animal feed and nutrition industries.From the Author - Page 61Latest NewsProcessing plant shutdowns boost animal feed demandDemand for animal feed rose during processing plant shutdowns early on during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to Rabobank.Latest NewsSmithfield cited for alleged COVID-related safety failuresSmithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for failure to protect employees from exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).African Swine FeverGermany’s first ASF case found in wild boarGermany’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture said the country’s first case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed, in a wild boar in the eastern region.Business & MarketsHow has COVID-19 affected companies, consumers?While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had negative effects on revenue across industries, it seems the food and beverage sector will emerge in better shape than many others.Latest NewsHow to prevent, manage heat stress in animalsPreventing heat stress is key to animal health, but there are several things farm managers can do to reduce heat stress too.African Swine FeverChina aims to standardize ASF diagnostic kitsChina’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs aims to standardize the production and use of test kits used to diagnose African swine fever (ASF) by next year.Latest NewsUS beef sector recovering, but capacity issues remainWhile the U.S. beef sector has recovered well from challenges related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, its capacity challenges existed before the pandemic continue.Latest NewsConsumer behavior changing dramatically in AsiaAsia has recently seen “dramatic changes” in consumer behaviors and attitudes, and agrifood producers and processors must adapt quickly to these changes.African Swine FeverASF will lead to many changes in China’s pork industryThe effects of African swine fever (ASF) will change several aspects of China’s pork industry, according to Chenjun Pan, senior analyst at Rabobank.African Swine FeverChina enacts stricter crackdown of illegal ASF vaccinesChina says it has enacted a strict crackdown on illegal vaccines for African swine fever – one that is more comprehensive than previous efforts.Latest NewsFDA, USDA urge producers to prepare for Marco, LauraAs storms Marco and Laura approach the Southeastern U.S., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are reminding livestock and animal feed producers of available preparation and recovery resources.African Swine FeverASF causes protein deficit in China that can’t be filledAfrican swine fever (ASF) has created a protein shortage in China so big that it cannot be filled by other proteins, and the country faces a very long recovery.Previous PagePage 61 of 108Next Page
