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Will the US benefit from ASF in China?

With ASF dramatically wiping out China’s pork supply, producers around the world are questioning what country will be the front-runner in exporting pork to China to keep up with demand

May 22, 2019

Pork producers around the world are wondering who China will turn to for supply and how politics will continue to play a role.

Northern Ireland government fights antimicrobial resistance

Several government agencies have created a 5-year plan to encourage responsible use of antimicrobials in livestock that are intended for human consumption

May 16, 2019

The plan, Changing the Culture ‘One Health’, is intended to endorse the responsible use of antimicrobials.

Chad Gregory, UEP

UEP members attended annual legislative visits

Topics of discussion included immigration, food labeling, animal health and checkoff funding

May 16, 2019

Farmer-members of United Egg Producers’, held their annual legislative visits in Washington, D.C., on May 15 and 16.

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Inovio, Plumbline to collaborate on ASF vaccine

The two companies hope the vaccine will help with the economic and production losses associated with African swine fever

May 16, 2019

Inovio would be responsible for developing the vaccine using their technology. Plumbline is set to fund the development and commercialization of the product.

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Planting progress in sight for corn and soybeans?

While much of the country is behind in terms of planting, farmers anticipate warmer weather and long days in the field

May 16, 2019

In order to make up for lost time farmers need warm dry days.

Tyson to offer plant-based protein this summer

CEO and president Noel White explained that the company will offer the meat substitute on a large scale this fall

May 14, 2019

Tyson Foods is committed to incremental growth in alternative protein.

Top Egg Company trends, statistics and predictions

WATT Top Egg Company Survey analyzes where the industry has been and where it could be going, based on trends and statistics

May 9, 2019

Egg industry magazine has been conducting a survey of U.S. egg producers for decades.

Egg laws

Washington passes cage-free egg production law

State bans use of cages in egg production by end of 2023

May 8, 2019

The law not only requires the banning of cages and requires more space per bird, but it also dictates that hens be provided with enrichments.

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Infectious coryza continues to spread in US flocks

Biosecurity is critical for Pennsylvania producers to avoid the impact of this deadly bacterial disease

May 8, 2019

Infectious coryza is a bacterial disease caused by Avibacterium paragallinarum that affects chickens' respiratory systems.

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Countries collaborate on plan to combat ASF in the Americas

Leaders from 15 countries joined to create a plan in case African swine fever comes to the Americas

May 7, 2019

Statements from Canada's Chief Veterinary Officer regarding how the Americas will react should ASF hit the region.

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Oklahoma law prohibits misleading meat labels

This law bans cell cultured or plant-based products from using meat terms

May 3, 2019

The bill prohibits persons advertising or selling food plans or carcasses from engaging in certain misleading or deceptive practices.

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PETA, HSUS may be better at reaching consumers

Industry professional says farmers and ranchers need to connect with consumers on a more personal basis

May 1, 2019

Farmers need to better design their marketing campaigns around reaching the consumer on a more personal level.

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