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Blaming meat consumption for the world's problems
In the middle of a battle over a new animal welfare law in Mexico, loud voices blame meat and poultry production for a wide range of problems.
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Latin America Poultry at a Glance
Oversight in the Mexican animal welfare bill
A new animal welfare law underway in Mexico is focused on animals rather than animal agriculture, and is moving forward without consulting veterinarians and the industry
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Marigold pigment a lost treasure of Mexican poultry
Mexico is the originator of carotenoids from marigold flowers for broiler skin and egg yolks and once a powerful producer, but now it imports most of its pigment needs
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How feed ingredients by rail may be more attractive, suddenly
Logistics in a tight spot all over the world could make grains and other raw feed material embarked by railroad more attractive for Mexico
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The example of public-private exports promotion of Brazil
Brazil is a well-known agri-foods superpower, both in production and exports, and hard work deserving recognition maybe imitated by others
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Transgenic corn production in Mexico definitely ruled out
Although so far, the Mexican feed industry will be able to import yellow corn for feed manufacturing, some clouds may be clouding over the outlook, not to mention animal protein self-sufficiency
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Cholesterol in eggs may not be an issue in LatAm anymore
World Egg Day was celebrated on October 8 and Latin American poultry associations leveraged the occasion to promote eggs, without worrying about cholesterol.
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The dilemma of replacing corn imports for feeds in Mexico
There might be good intentions in this strategy, but maybe efforts might be better made in other parts of the supply chain.
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Latin American egg industry can't afford cage-free
While EU member countries may be able to ask for financial assistance and have extended periods to accomplish conversion to cage-free production, Latin American nations may not.
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A clean poultry production footprint on the way
Biogas, methanization, slurry management, composting and other terms have fully permeated animal production, including poultry.
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My first international poultry trade show since the pandemic
SPACE, the French animal production trade show, was a success this week with many exhibitors and attendees.
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Is cage-free egg demand really increasing?
Many countries in the world are moving to cage-free systems, but does it mean that Latin America is willing or needs to do so?
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