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Tyson Manufacturing Automation Center is located in Springdale, Arkansas

Tyson opens new technology development facility

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Foods has created a new, state-of-the-art facility designed to help the company develop more automation and robotics for its food production plants.

US Senate to debate strengthening meat border checks

US Senate to debate strengthening meat border checks

By Ed Zwirn, in New York

A bipartisan bill has been proposed in the United States Senate to fill what the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has warned is a shortage of nearly 700 agricultural inspectors at ports of entry.

Zoetis to open new animal research lab

Zoetis to open new animal research lab

By Aidan Fortune

Animal health specialists Zoetis has signed an agreement with Colorado State University (CSU) to establish a research lab to explore new alternatives to antibiotics.

The Canadian meat industry is expected to benefit from a new labour scheme

Canada launches work scheme for meat industry

By Aidan Fortune

The Canadian Government has unveiled an Agri-Food Immigration Pilot scheme, expected to provide the meat industry with 2,750 spots for Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW).

Canadian pork business acquired by co-operative

Canadian pork business acquired by co-operative

By Aidan Fortune

Canadian agri-food co-operative La Coop fédérée, has announced the conclusion of an agreement for the acquisition of all pork and milling assets of F. Ménard Ange-Gardien, in Quebec.

The US meat industry has urged the ratification of the USMCA deal

USMCA deal urged forward

By Aidan Fortune

The US Government has been called on to push forward with the ratification of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the domestic beef industry.

Antimicrobials used as performance enhancers will be discussed in-depth at this year's SIAVS in Brazil

Performance enhancer use in focus at SIAVS

By Aidan Fortune

The use of antimicrobials as performance enhancers for poultry and pig production is the subject of worldwide discussions will be the central theme of the International Poultry and Poultry Show (SIAVS) in Brazil.

Meat exports from Canada to China suspended

Meat exports from Canada to China suspended

By Aidan Fortune

Red meat exports between Canada and China have been suspended in the wake of further counterfeit health certificates allegedly being found on shipments of pork.

US pork exports hit by trade wars

US pork exports hit by trade wars

By Aidan Fortune

The US pork market has been hit hard by a litany of trade battles in recent months, particularly with Mexico according to the latest Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) Pork report.

USDA launches $75m feral swine fund

USDA launches $75m feral swine fund

By Aidan Fortune

In an effort to tackle feral swine, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is to offer US$75m of funding for projects in this field.

US beef and pork exports drop in April

US beef and pork exports drop in April

By Aidan Fortune

Beef and pork exports from the US saw year-on-year declines in April, the latest US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) figures have revealed.

Official US studies help reduce antimicrobial use in pigs and cattle

Official US studies help reduce antimicrobial use in pigs and cattle

By Brenda Dionisi

New data from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will help guide US animal health officials in ensuring livestock producers use antimicrobials in a more judicious way, said this federal government...

USMEF senior vice president for the Asia Pacific Joel Haggard discusses the effects of ASF

US pork experts warn of ASF danger

By Aidan Fortune

US pork industry specialists have given an update on the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) on the global meat market.

Tepid reaction to US producer support

Tepid reaction to US producer support

By Aidan Fortune

The US meat and farming industry has given a cool welcome to the Government’s support for producers affected by the ongoing trade battles.

USDA steps up swine fever tactics

USDA steps up swine fever tactics

By Aidan Fortune

In an effort to prevent the disease from hitting its borders, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan.

Tyson Foods to build new case ready plant

Tyson Foods to build new case ready plant

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Foods is to expand its case ready meat operations with the announcement that it is to build a major new facility in Utah.

US meat industry concerned about China response to new tariffs

US meat industry concerned about China response to new tariffs

By Ed Zwirn, In New York

Members of the US meat industry, already buckling under the impact of previous Chinese retaliatory tariffs against their goods, have expressed cautious concern following the US imposition of 25% tariffs against an additional US$200bn of Chinese exports....

US increases duties on Chinese meat exports

US increases duties on Chinese meat exports

By Keith Nuthall

The US Government has raised its existing 10% additional duties on imports of meat and livestock sector products from China to 25%, citing a lack of progress on ongoing trade talks between the world’s two largest national economies.

Strong sales quarter reported by Tyson

Strong sales quarter reported by Tyson

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Tyson Foods has recorded a solid second quarter of the year, driven by its prepared foods, beef and pork divisions.

Canada hosts international ASF forum

Canada hosts international ASF forum

By Aidan Fortune

The chief veterinary officers for Canada, Mexico and the US met earlier this week to discuss prevention and control of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Americas.

JBS acquires pig processor in Seberi

JBS acquires pig processor in Seberi

By Aidan Fortune

JBS has expanded its presence in the pork sector with the purchase of a processing business in Seberi, located in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Brazilian ASF strategy group created

Brazilian meat industry creates ASF strategy group

By Aidan Fortune

The Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), and the Department of Animal Health and Livestock Inputs of the Ministry of Agriculture have created a strategy group to tackle African Swine Fever (ASF).

The World Pork Expo 2019 has been cancelled due to ASF fears

World Pork Expo cancelled due to ASF fears

By Aidan Fortune

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in the US has taken the decision to cancel this year’s World Pork Expo, due to concerns over the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

The US has issued more warnings about ASF to pig producers

ASF warning repeated in the US

By Aidan Fortune

US pig producers and veterinarians have been reminded about the risks of African Swine Fever (ASF) and the impact it would have on the domestic pig population.

The steps will further strengthen its measures against the disease

US introduces new ASF prevention measures

By Aidan Fortune

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced additional steps to keep African swine fever (ASF) from entering the country.

The USMEF has called for a trade agreement with Japan

USMEF urges trade agreement with Japan

By Aidan Fortune

A US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) economist has called for an improved trade agreement with Japan to help battle competition from other countries.

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