Vietnam reported 2,000 more outbreaks, China situation is expected to be worst than reported.
The largest declines were seen in fattening pig numbers (> 50kg) falling by 8.5% from last year.
First quarter volume is down 13% year-over-year to 177,420 tonnes, while value has dropped 29%.
The Thai group is in the middle of worldwide expansion after the acquisition of Canadian pork pro...
For now, only fresh-food producers and ingredients players are to benefit from this trend.
Exports may increase 7 to 10%, or by $150 million to $200 million per year, according to USMEF.
The risk continues to grow as outbreaks continue throughout China and other parts of Asia.
"It is vital that we don�t lower our food standards, of which animal welfare is an integral part,...
