Agriculture
The Malaysian pig farming sector continues to grapple with the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has resulted in a significant decrease in livestock numbers and contributed to the surge in pork prices. In Penang, the number of pig farms has dropped by 25% following a major outbreak last
Agriculture
Balmoral Show 2025, scheduled to take place over four days, promises to be a significant event for the agriculture and food industries in Northern Ireland. The show, which has evolved into a premier platform for farmers, food producers, and consumers alike, offers a unique opportunity for education, entertainment, and business
Farmers
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Laboratory of Biotechnology has highlighted the need for targeted educational initiatives to improve rabies awareness and promote safer livestock management practices in rural Kazakhstan. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) related to rabies among livestock farmers in
Farmers
A dramatic cattle trailer crash blocked the eastbound carriageway of the A55 in North Wales, causing massive congestion and prompting the deployment of specialist farmers to transfer the animals to safety. The accident, which occurred near Old Colwyn, involved an Anglesey farmer and his three cattle who somehow managed to
Farmers
Police marksmen were put on standby after a cattle trailer overturned on the A55, causing a four-hour traffic blockade and massive congestion in both directions. The accident site was chaotic, but remarkably, the three cattle and the farmer involved walked away relatively unscathed. A team of local farmers, led by
Farmers
A Western District cattle farmer, Joseph Dare, is set to learn his fate in two months' time after being charged with 72 animal welfare offences, including 33 related to animal cruelty. Dare, a well-known livestock agent and sporting identity, is accused of failing to provide veterinary or proper attention
Commodity futures
The global meat and livestock market is experiencing a mix of trends in May 2005, with fluctuating prices and trade restrictions. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs closed mixed to mostly firm, while pork bellies settled sharply higher due to short covering and lean hog advances. Meanwhile, the Russian government
Commodity futures
The global livestock industry is grappling with a multitude of challenges, from cattle health issues to shifts in consumer demand. In recent days, a deadly livestock disease has caused widespread concern, with multiple countries reporting cases of cattle suffering from foot and mouth disease, avian flu, and other health issues.
