Oceania: Page 6

Egg

Australia, Taiwan report avian flu in commercial poultry

New cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) are reported in laying hens and emus in Australia, as well as among native chickens in Taiwan. The disease has returned to Russia’s Siberia, and a mild form of the virus has been detected again in South African ostriches after a one-year absence.

Brand Insights

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Broilers & Turkeys

Ingham’s net profits down 86.1% during past fiscal year

The COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home orders had a meaningful impact on the financial performance of Australia-based poultry company Ingham’s Group.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu outbreaks center on Western Pacific region

While further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed among poultry in Australia, Taiwan and Vietnam, multiple outbreaks have been reported in North Korea. For the first time in seven years, the mild form of the disease has been detected in two Australian flocks.

Broilers & Turkeys

Commission: Australia poultry companies can cooperate

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said chicken processors will be allowed to work together to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent Stage 4 restrictions imposed by the Victorian government.

Avian Influenza

Australia, Philippines and Russia report return of avian flu in poultry

Recent mortalities and reduced production in poultry have been linked to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Countries confirming the latest outbreaks are on different continents, and three virus families are involved. Meanwhile, new research highlights the need to protect domestic poultry from wild birds, which represent the most likely source of infection.

Processing & Slaughter

Victoria order will slow production at 2 Ingham’s plants

The premier of the Australian state of Victoria has issued Stage 4 lockdown measures for Victorian meat and poultry processing plants, leaving two plants operated by Ingham’s to have to make adjustments.

Processing & Slaughter

5 COVID-19 cases prompt idling of Ingham’s plant

Operations were temporarily halted at an Ingham’s further processing plant in Thomastown, Victoria, Australia, after the company learned five employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Nutrition & Feed

Court rules against Ingham’s feed mill in Western Australia

Australian poultry integrator Ingham’s is considering its options following a Supreme Court ruling against its plan for a new feed mill near Perth.

Home

Differing priorities could hamper Australia, UK trade talks

Ahead of negotiations to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Australia, at first sight, there appears to be a wide gap between the two parties in their prioritization of farming interests.

Broilers & Turkeys

Ingham’s names Mike Ihlein to board; Ricky Lau to retire

Changes are taking place among the membership of the board of directors for Australia-based poultry and feed company Ingham’s Group.

Consumer Trends

Australian per capita meat consumption declining. Why?

Per capita meat consumption – particularly red meat consumption – is trending downward in Australia, attendees of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta were told.

Blogs

Will cockfighting birds from US spread vND into Guam?

For more than a year and a half, we have received notifications from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding new cases of virulent Newcastle disease (vND).

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