Asian Agribiz Podcasts

Interviews and Webinar style podcasts from a trusted and dedicated provider of news, information and market intelligence for the animal protein community throughout Asia.

Necrotic enteritis challenge model for broilers 04/29/2024

Necrotic enteritis challenge model for broilers Gut health and moving away from AGP is a broiler research project that Doug Korver, Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and President of Alpine Poultry Nutrition in Canada, and his team are undertaking. They developed a necrotic enteritis challenge model, which is a natural exposure model that mimics the normal development of the disease. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr Korver about how they are trying to control the subclinical type of the disease and use the model to assess different candidates for antibiotic replacement. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/31027108

Profits and demand drive Asia’s poultry market 04/25/2024

Profits and demand drive Asia’s poultry market Tectonic shifts seem to be a thing of the past in the Asian animal protein industry. The focus now appears to rest on profitability and market demand amid a tight economic situation. Tracking popular news on our website, poultry topics dominate. Japfa Comfeed Indonesia's strategic adjustments to its sales paradigm caught the interest of many, as did Thailand’s flexible and quickly adaptive services to satisfy customer demand. In Sri Lanka, the broiler market is expanding fast, with DOC production increasing beyond pre-Covid levels. But all is not well with the Asian layer sector. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30979398

Shielding farms with effective transportation biosecurity 04/22/2024

Shielding farms with effective transportation biosecurity Transportation biosecurity is paramount for safeguarding the health and safety of livestock and poultry during transit. It involves implementing measures to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious diseases among animals and into farms. Yet, it frequently gets overlooked within biosecurity initiatives. Mike Button, a global consultant in veterinary health, delves into transportation biosecurity, its challenges and ramifications, and offers insights on enhancing consistent implementation for producers. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30926833

Feed industry positive but must remain vigilant 04/17/2024

Feed industry positive but must remain vigilant Falling raw material prices helped ease business for Asia’s feed industry in the second half of 2023. While global feed production dipped last year, Asia Pacific saw a 1.4% growth. Most poultry and livestock industries in the region are expected to grow this year, meaning higher feed demand. However, growing geopolitical tensions, climate change, and government regulations will continue to pose challenges, making it imperative for companies to remain vigilant and adaptive in their strategies. However, challenges are a given in any industry, and the feed business is no exception. However, with such an integral role in food production, feed producers can remain secure in their business if they are willing to evolve with it. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30859838

Time for slaughtering worker training in Vietnam 04/16/2024

Time for slaughtering worker training in Vietnam Vietnam’s livestock industry has undergone a significant level of specialization, but the slaughtering subsegment seems to lag behind. Michael Patching, CEO at Alta Food and Agriculture, suggests prioritizing worker training programs to improve meat processing standards. Currently, Vietnam lacks such courses, but companies can look beyond the country or partner with equipment suppliers and professional trainers for necessary training. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30842968

Preventing porcine circovirus (PCV) 04/08/2024

Preventing porcine circovirus (PCV) Porcine circovirus (PCV) is a widespread virus globally. While PCV1 has long been known as a common contaminant in laboratory cell cultures, it is generally non-pathogenic. However, the emergence of PCV2 has led to the postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome, affecting pig populations worldwide. Asian Agribiz speaks with Dr Roman Krejci, Veterinary Services Manager for Swine Vaccines at Ceva Santé Animale, about PCV prevention and control strategies. In this podcast, he discusses: • the current status of PCV infections in Southeast Asia; • how is PCV2 diagnosed; • the current vaccine development; and • the challenges in dealing with the disease outbreak /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30723873

Vertical integration: forward vs backward 04/04/2024

Vertical integration: forward vs backward Experts have suggested that broiler producers in Indonesia do what CP, Japfa, and Malindo do: invest in a vertically integrated operation to optimize cost efficiency along the supply chain and survive in the long run. This message has been reverberating for years and is frequently offered as the solution when the industry suffers oversupply and poor prices. A huge investment is a major limitation for many producers. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30676868

In-ovo sexing - an end to male chick culling 04/01/2024

In-ovo sexing - an end to male chick culling Systematic culling of male chicks is common in many poultry-producing countries. This is done since male chicks are considered redundant. However, in recent years, the practice has been frowned upon as cruel and unnecessary. In Europe, some countries have begun phasing out this practice, citing animal welfare concerns. One technology that can help achieve this is in-ovo sexing, which will allow hatcheries to identify and remove male chick embryos before they are hatched. Martin Enderink, Global Sales Director at In Ovo, talks with Asian Agribiz about this technology, its advantages, and how it can be a cost-effective measure for hatcheries. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30619578

Progress despite challenges in the pig sector 03/28/2024

Progress despite challenges in the pig sector This week, we have the pig industry in focus with some developmental news, despite lackluster demand, supply constraints, and price pressures. We see a new GGP farm surface in Sri Lanka and post-ASF repopulation in Malaysia progressing well. Pork remains the dominant meat in Vietnam, accounting for over 62% of the country’s total meat output. According to the Department of Livestock Production, pork production in 2024 will rise by 4% to reach 4.9mt. Meanwhile, the Philippines continues to bank on imports. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30576193

Are minimum protein levels for broiler feed still relevant? 03/21/2024

Are minimum protein levels for broiler feed still relevant? Asian governments say that broiler feeds should have a minimum crude protein level to ensure quality. In this podcast with animal nutritionist Dr Budi Tangendjaja, Asian Agribiz digs deeper into the background of the regulation, the impact if we keep using minimum levels, and why industry players are now formulating broiler feeds based on digestible amino acids rather than crude protein. In the last part of this podcast, Dr Tangendjaja also shares some constructive suggestions for governments in the region. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30473708

Moving forward with generative AI 03/21/2024

Moving forward with generative AI Generative AI (artificial intelligence), still in its infancy, is moving all industry sectors forward at a fast but uncertain pace. Yet, it leaves an indelible mark on operational efficiency, mainly through automation monitoring, output consistency, waste reduction, and increased yield. Digitalizing operations with smart farming is already gaining traction, as is making sense of the data generated. Producers realize they can make quick and effective decisions with AI, real-time tracking, IoT sensors, and software, contributing to efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and profitability improvements. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30473668

Professional poultry lighting supports animal welfare goals 03/19/2024

Professional poultry lighting supports animal welfare goals When it comes to animal welfare, small details like lighting can influence how birds behave and perform. Asian Agribiz quizzed Kim Hendrix, Product Manager of Hato Agricultural Lighting, about professional lighting for poultry and learned that: 1) Birds perceive light differently from humans, and farmers must put themselves inside the barn to understand this and their birds. 2) Though conventional fluorescent lights may seem cost-effective, they are not recommended because their flickering may adversely affect the birds. 3) In the long run, conventional lighting can lead to negative behavior like pecking or fighting and disrupted feed/water intake, hurting performance. 4) Professional lighting is designed for bird welfare and enhances bird behavior and performance, improving their ROI. 5) Professional lighting can be adapted according to stages, controlled properly, and is energy efficient, offering cost-savings. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30434153

Cold chain is here to stay and grow 03/14/2024

Cold chain is here to stay and grow One of the most interesting things that happened in the food processing industry post-Covid is the growth in demand for frozen food. It allows shelf-stability and offers better reach and accessibility to consumers, and for businesses vying for import dollars. Frozen food has given rise to the development of a cold chain management system, storage facilities, freezing equipment, and other related solutions. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30369283

Indian piggery: Where is the opportunity? 03/12/2024

Indian piggery: Where is the opportunity? The Indian piggery sector has received much attention in recent years as the government has turned its attention towards this neglected sector. Asian Agribiz talks to Dr C P Gopakumar, Managing Director at DLG Farms, to understand the history of the industry and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In this podcast you will learn about the: • The nature of the Indian piggery sector • Challenges and opportunities in commercial piggery • The trends in pork consumption among Indian youth /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30334358

Meat producers tango with consumer needs 03/08/2024

Meat producers tango with consumer needs With continued fractures in the global food space, we see production costs and the ensuing cost of goods weighing in on consumer purchase decisions. Still, there are green shoots to consider within meat production and retail. We see winners and losers in exploring changing consumer needs and how meat producers are keeping in step. There is a pivot among Japanese consumers from premium meat like beef to more affordable chicken. This could be a trend across the rest of Asia as producers ramp up capacity expansion and processing. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30283013

Building to your strengths 02/28/2024

Building to your strengths This week we celebrated ‘Protein Day’ in South Asia, aimed at educating more consumers on the importance of eating protein in their daily diets. South Asia, with a vast population, lags in meat and egg consumption, and change has been slow for many years. In 2020, the average daily meat consumption per person was below 40g in the region, and per capita egg consumption in the year was less than 4kg. So can we increase consumption by keeping these proteins affordable? /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30147183

Modifying feed formulation to enhance meat quality 02/27/2024

Modifying feed formulation to enhance meat quality Meat quality is critical for both producers and consumers. Factors like genetics, nutrition, and management during production and processing all contribute to quality. Asian Agribiztalks to Dr Chaiyapoom Bunchasak, Nutritionist and Professor at the Department of Animal Science at Kasetsart University in Thailand how to enhance meat quality with proper feed formulation. In this podcast you will learn about: • meat quality preferences in Asia • nutritional modification to improve meat quality • importance of ingredient quality • how to address boar taint • proper pH level /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30126408

Pig industry working hard to restore profitability 02/22/2024

Pig industry working hard to restore profitability The pig industry in Asia has been hard at work, striving to get back on its feet and reach pre-pandemic levels of output. Year-long price fluctuations have shadowed producers, leading to downsizing and fewer players. Despite rising demand, consumption remains weak amid hope that prices will bounce back in 2024. Vietnam expects prices to rebound and demand to recover this year. Elsewhere, in a bid to urge consumption producers and retailers are exploring untapped segments with potential for growth. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30061128

Will the Red Sea shipping crisis spillover to grain markets? 02/20/2024

Will the Red Sea shipping crisis spillover to grain markets? As tensions in the Red Sea impact movement of goods to and from Europe, Asian Agribiz talks to Mohammed Al-Ansare, Senior Pricing Specialist and Melvin Kwok, Agriculture Specialist from S&P Global Commodity Insights on how this would impact grain flow to Asia. Mr Al-Ansare also takes a deep dive into what to expect in the shipping markets going forward as the crisis drags on. In this podcast you will learn about:• market trends in container prices as the Red Sea heats up • how Asia is buying grains and what impacts it is facing with the crisis • key predictions on grain shipping markets in the next few months /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/30028778

Staying positive in the Dragon Year 02/15/2024

Staying positive in the Dragon Year The Lunar Year of the Dragon is predicted to bring good fortune to livestock industries globally. But staying positive is a task indeed with all the challenges the industry must contend with. For instance, in the past, an election year in Indonesia would boost chicken meat consumption significantly and reign in good prices. But this has not been the case with a lot of online campaigning. Then, there are disease issues to be wary of. Recent reports about avian influenza in Laos and Cambodia have raised fears of a more widespread outbreak in the region. On a brighter note, the Indian poultry industry expects 8-9% growth this year, fueled by rising consumer demand, particularly for processed chicken, with rapid expansion of fast-food chains. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29964823

Rewarding results with phytobiotics in lieu of AGP 02/14/2024

Rewarding results with phytobiotics in lieu of AGP When feed producers develop formulations with the intention of reducing in-feed antibiotics, they need to ensure the optimization of the ingredients to support animal health. Kurt Wegleitner, Managing Director, and Waraporn Kraitavin - Regional Technical Support Manager at Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH, shared with Asian Agribiz that phytobiotics are a proven and feasible solution. With clear plant material designs for specific animal health aspects backed by scientific facts, the results can be rewarding, realizing good performance without AGP. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29945408

How successful in-ovo vaccination contributes to profits 02/06/2024

How successful in-ovo vaccination contributes to profits Good hatchery management is crucial to produce high-quality chicks and to maximize hatch rates and ensure successful in-ovo vaccination. Asian Agribiz speaks with Gerd de Lange, Senior Poultry Specialist at Royal Pas Reform, about how in-ovo vaccination works for effective vaccine delivery. In this podcast, he discusses: • advantages of in-ovo vaccination• vaccine administration• the reasons why in-ovo vaccination might fail, and• the hatchery management strategies recommended by Pas Reform. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29816218

Asia at the center of a new era 02/01/2024

Asia at the center of a new era China is on a mission to widen its network of high-standard free trade agreements in 2024. No surprise that Asean and chosen Asian countries are tipped as favored partners in this exercise. Already Asia is being touted as the furnace in which a new era is forged. The region accounts for 57% of global GDP growth, 64% of patent generation, and more than half of global middle-class households. It is becoming a shaper of the new rules for the world. What does this mean for the animal protein sector? We see China playing a central role amid a rush into its lucrative meat market. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29745848

Moving beyond crude protein in broiler feed formulations 02/01/2024

Moving beyond crude protein in broiler feed formulations Purchasing or formulating broiler feed diets based on crude protein content is an outdated concept, says Matthew Clark, Director, FeedGuys Resources, Malaysia. Mr Clark who will lead Asian Agribiz’s Broiler Feed Quality Conference on February 21, will discuss how new concepts of measuring amino acid composition will be both useful for the bird as well as the wallet. Listen to this to know what to expect at the Conference this year. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29744628

Addressing anti-nutritional factors with soy-derived proteins 01/30/2024

Addressing anti-nutritional factors with soy-derived proteins Soybean meal (sbm) is the main source of plant-based protein that contains all the essential amino acids necessary to maximize animal growth and development. However, when ordinary sbm is used in starter feed, young animals have difficulty digesting it because of its anti-nutritional factors (ANFs). In this podcast, Dr Glenn Ferriol, Area Manager - Indonesia, Malaysia & Philippines at Hamlet Protein, discusses what ANFs are, the harm they cause to animals, and strategies to minimize or remove them in young animal diets. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29708053

Food safety is a shared responsibility 01/25/2024

Food safety is a shared responsibility Food safety is not an individual concern. It involves all stakeholders from processors to consumers. The World Health Organization’s Framework for Action on Food Safety for the Southeast Asia Region says unsafe food undermines food and nutritional security, human development, and international trade. The report cited food safety challenges such as adulteration, microbiological, chemical, and radioactive contamination. Food safety is complex as it should be monitored from primary production to consumption level, where contamination may occur anytime and anywhere across the food-chain. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29642053

Blended BFQC updates industry professionals on critical developments 01/25/2024

Blended BFQC updates industry professionals on critical developments Having a blended Broiler Feed Quality Conference (BFQC) allows Asian Agribiz to offer broiler industry professionals better ways to remain updated on critical developments. Conference Chairman David Faulkner explained that Asian Agribiz has, over time, developed a vast network of experts worldwide, and can bring them together to discuss topics crucial for the industry. The blended sessions allow participants to download slides from the prerecorded technical sessions online and watch the video on-demand for six months post-conference. Meanwhile, the live sessions provide a venue to discuss and debate the technical topics. This year’s BFQC has three prerecorded sessions—Moving beyond crude protein-based diets, led by Matthew Clark of FeedGuys Resources; Optimizing calcium and phosphorus in lower protein broiler diets, led by Peter Chrystal of Aviagen Asia Pacific; and Strategies and tools to help you analyze new science and products, led by Prof Mingan Choct of the Poultry Research Foundation University of Sydney. The online sessions will stream on three consecutive Wednesdays (February 21, 28, & March 6) followed by the two-day live conference in The Landmark Bangkok on March 13-14. Click for more information and to register. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29638653

DDGS offers functional values for shrimp 01/23/2024

DDGS offers functional values for shrimp Each feed ingredient has pros and cons when used in aquafeed formulation. DDGS stands out due to its high protein content, well-balanced essential amino acids, and lack of anti-nutritional factors. Asian Agribiz talks with Dr Romi Novriadi, Vice Chairman of Indonesia’s Aquaculture Society and lecturer at the Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries on why DDGS is a viable alternative shrimp feed ingredient. In this podcast, he discusses: • the properties of DDGS as an alternative ingredient for shrimp feed; • the challenges facing the aquafeed industry; and • the industry’s expectations in the future. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29607393

Red Sea turmoil – should we be concerned? 01/18/2024

Red Sea turmoil – should we be concerned? Shipping is once again experiencing disruption, this time because of escalating turmoil in the Red Sea. With large freighters, especially from Europe, forced to use a much longer alternative route, freight charges are once again escalating. Already we see the challenges and added costs it has created in shipping equipment to Indonesia. Asian producers also import farming equipment, feed additives and supplements, and animal protein products from Europe. The Red Sea is a crucial area in global shipping. Elizabeth Thang of S&P Global told Asian Agribiz the recent tensions spiked container prices from USD 1500/ton on December 21 to USD 6000/ton on January 10. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29541243

A versatile way to process sausages 01/16/2024

A versatile way to process sausages Producers wanting to meet the demand of younger consumers for different types of sausages do not need extra equipment. Attagorn Pongthep, General Manager of Handtmann Thailand, explains to Asian Agribiz how co-extrusion technology allows producers to: 1) Offer sausages with viscous fillings like cheese and sauces. 2) Acquire new market share. 3) Create new opportunities for developing, designing, and marketing innovative meat, cheese, fish, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal products. 4) Have excellent potential to broaden their product range efficiently. /episode/index/show/asianagribiz/id/29502318

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