Animal genetics have gained importance in Asia Pacific mainly due to the increase in demand for animal protein. (Image source: JamesDeMers/Pixabay)
Increased animal protein consumption has led to the growth of the animal genetics market, which is predicted to grow at a CAGR of nearly nine per cent
At the Hebei centre, 120 lactating dairy cows and 280 sows will be monitored on various accounts. (Image source: Pixabay)
Cargill has opened a new animal nutrition technology application centre (TAC) in Hebei, China for US$6.1mn
In 2012, China stopped the import of beef from Brazil due to the fear of mad-cow disease. (Image source: Pixabay)
After China lifted a three-year embargo on Brazilian beef exports, the South American nation is set to begin exporting the meat to China from early June
Hog production in Q1 2015 reached 499,890 tonnes. (Image source: Adam Cohn)
Production levels in the Philippines poultry and pig farming sectors has risen in Q1 2015
Import volumes are yet to catch up to export volumes, and there is still an expectation that Australia’s slaughter will slow through late winter – limiting the volume of beef available for exports. (Image source: PDPhotos/Pixabay)
Australian beef exports to North America were 55 per cent higher compared to last year during April 2015, as the price of imported beef in the USA is still high
