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The latest analysis and outbreak information about African swine fever (ASF), a crisis anticipated to have a lasting effect across all protein segments, impact protein trade all over the world and possibly disrupt the global protein supply chain. Article topics include early symptom detection, vaccine research, biosecurity measures, trade implications and pork market conditions impacting producers’ bottom line.

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ASF re-emergence in Americas a warning to all

African swine fever has returned to the Americas after an absence of almost 40 years. Should the poultry industry be worried?
August 3, 2021
Mark Clements
The re-emergence of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic is a warning to all animal protein producers to never let biosecurity lapse.
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How coronavirus is affecting China’s poultry industry

The least affected areas of China may now be functioning more normally, but it will take time for the poultry industry to recover from the impact of the coronavirus epidemic.
March 31, 2020
Mark Clements
The novel coronavirus while not infecting chickens has nevertheless had a significant impact on China's broiler and egg industries.
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Global poultry outlook positive despite COVID-19, ASF challenges

Growth could be seen if supply chain issues are managed correctly, Rabobank says.
March 20, 2020
Elizabeth Doughman
Challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing African swine fever (ASF) in the pork industry will affect the global poultry industry in 2020, however potential growth could be seen if rising supply chain challenges can be managed, says Rabobank in the latest Poultry Quarterly.
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CPF reports better-than-expected Q3 earnings

Earnings jump 23% when compared to same period of 2018
November 20, 2019
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) reported earnings of THB6.06 billion (US$200 million) in the third quarter, an increase by 23% from the same period last year.
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ADM CFO: Impact of ASF to be felt more in 2020

ADM's Ray Young says animal protein production outside of China will increase as China gradually rebuilds its pig herd
November 19, 2019
Roy Graber
The African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in China’s impact on Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) will likely be felt more in 2020 than it has to date in 2019, ADM Chief Financial Officer Ray Young said.
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Maple Leaf CEO: Canadian biosecurity reduces ASF threat

While ‘nothing is absolute,’ Canadian pork company expresses confidence in continent’s current biosecurity initiatives
November 1, 2019
Roy Graber
Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael H. McCain spoke with relative confidence that the Canadian and North American pork industries are well-positioned to protect its pig herds, should the presence of African swine fever (ASF) be confirmed in the continent.
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US Senate approves bill to add ag inspectors at ports

Pork organizations applaud vote as threat of ASF looms
October 29, 2019
The United States Senate on October 25 unanimously approved a bill to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and agricultural industries at the border.
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