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Nine scientific research papers published in the most recent world-renowned journal Animal Frontiers have confirmed the critical role red meat and livestock play in society, arguing that animal agriculture is key to the challenges around climate change and global food security.

Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has urged farmers to be cautious as the Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) eradication programme in the country approaches a critical juncture, The Irish Examiner reported

Kemin Industries has launched Pathorol™, a shrimp supplementation product that improves the health of the hepatopancreas — an organ in the crustaceans digestive tract — for customers in India, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.

The Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) in the Philippines is implementing a 24-hour border checkpoint in the municipality of Pandan as a preventive measure against the entry of African swine fever (ASF).

CJ Selecta, a Brazil-based soy protein concentrate (SPC) producer and a subsidiary of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang, announced that it would no longer purchase any soybeans from the Amazon rainforest starting this year.

Culling activities in the Philippines due to new African swine fever (ASF) cases could lead to a tight supply of pork by mid-year, according to the countrys Department of Agriculture (DA).

Several poultry farmers and guild unions in Iran voiced fears that by allowing poultry imports from Russia, the government risks undermining local operations.

Cooke Seafood looks poised to acquire a majority stake in the large Spanish fishing, processing and aquaculture company Nueva Pescanova.

Data from the Philippines Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) showed that meat imports into the country increased slightly in the first quarter, as the Philippines purchased more pork and chicken from abroad in March, The Philippine Star reported.

The Dominican Republic has shifted the focus of its African swine fever (ASF) surveillance strategy to one of disease management and control rather than quick eradication.