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Smithfield addresses COVID-19 ‘misinformation’

Smithfield Foods has published a statement in response to what it calls “misinformation about the company” concerning its response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

April 28, 2020

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Lawsuit says Smithfield contributing to COVID-19 spread

A federal lawsuit accuses Smithfield Foods of contributing to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in its facilities.

April 27, 2020

Animal Health & Veterinary

Unsold flowers become animal feed in India

Among the many sectors suffering from the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are those who grow flowers commercially.

April 27, 2020

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Rabobank: COVID-19 pressures global pork markets

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is pressuring pork markets around the world, mainly in three areas: labor; shifting demand; and logistics, distribution and trade, according to a new report from Rabobank.

April 24, 2020

African Swine Fever

Poland confirms ASF outbreaks on 2 farms

Over the past month, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks have been confirmed at two farms in western Poland — the first cases in domestic pigs in this region this year.

April 24, 2020

African Swine Fever

South Korea raises ASF prevention measures

Over the past week, South Korea’s agriculture ministry has reported that 21 wild boar found in the border area with North Korea tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.

April 24, 2020

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Impact of COVID-19 may cost agriculture billions

Agriculture faces growing losses as the impact of COVID-19 causes prices to plummet due to supply-chain bottlenecks and insufficient storage capacity.

April 24, 2020

Feed Additives

How feed additives can prevent, control pig diseases

Brad Lawrence, Ph.D., of Novus International Inc., and Andrew Yersin, Ph.D., of Kemin Industries Inc., discussed ways to prevent and control pig diseases as part of the Feed Strategy Webinar Series, presented by WATT Global Media.

April 23, 2020

Feed Production by Region

USAPEEC gives back to health care workers in Taiwan

The USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) recently showed its appreciation for health care workers in Taiwan by providing chicken lunch boxes – or bento boxes – to staff at six hospitals.

April 23, 2020

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Romania reverses COVID-19 ban on export of grains

Romania's short-lived export ban comes to an end after the government secures supplementary food reserves in case of shortages due to COVID-19.

April 23, 2020

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Former Neogen employee sentenced in embezzlement case

A former Neogen employee has been sentenced after pleading guilty to embezzling money from the company.

April 22, 2020

African Swine Fever

ASF, COVID-19 shape 2020 pig and feed production

Learn how the global pig and feed industries are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to combat African swine fever.

April 22, 2020