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RPO satisfied with court verdict
The RPO accepts the court verdict delivered in East London which entails that the Al Messilah ship are now allowed to be loaded with sheep from the Castedale feedlot for transportation to Kuwait, provided that it will be done in accordance to the guidelines of the international animal health organisation, the OIE.
 “The verdict is in accordance with the court request of the Red Meat Industry Forum’s legal representatives, of which the RPO forms part, said Mr Koos van der Ryst, chairman of the RPO.
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Update on FMD situation
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development announced that quarantine has been lifted on nine locations, with 10 properties remaining under quarantine.
The department’s veterinary services are continuously working with the affected farmers to resolve the remaining 10 farms, and good progress is being made in this regard.
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Directives for auctions published
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, published directions in the Government Gazette to allow for auctions of livestock under specified control measures to enable the supply of livestock into the food value chain.
Another purpose of the directions is to ensure compliance with the regulations by livestock owners, livestock agents, livestock agencies, hosts of auctions and owners or managers of auction venues and their employees and representatives and any other attendees of auctions.
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Wagyu's science taste test
The unique flavour, texture and aroma of Australia's famous Wagyu beef can now be marketed using a world-first flavour profile developed by The University of Queensland in partnership with the Australian Agricultural Company.
The new flavour wheel is designed to provide product descriptors and to differentiate the different wagyu cuts and marbling grades.
Flavour wheels are commonly used by the wine, seafood, coffee, beer and cocoa industries to describe flavour and sensory properties, but the science has been applied to wagyu beef for the first time.
The Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation said the flavour wheel would help to increase Australian Wagyu's credentials and marketability for export.
"For example, the flavour wheel will enable exporters and chefs to select Wagyu products based on the specific sensory experience they will provide consumers - including aroma, flavour, texture and after-taste."
During blind taste tests of a selection of Westholme and other premium Wagyu beef samples, an experienced flavour panel identified nearly 100 words to describe Wagyu based on sensory attributes across texture, aroma and flavour.
https://www.northqueenslandregister.com.au/story/6871052/wagyus-science-taste-test/?cs=4744
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South Africa opens its market to Paraguayan beef
After a ten-year hiatus, the South African Department of Agriculture announced the opening of the market for Paraguayan abattoirs to export beef and meat products.
According to the Paraguayan foreign ministry, the reopening of this market by the African country was possible through joint work with the Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa).
The reopening of the Saudi Arabian market to receiving Paraguayan meat was announced after 10 years of renegotiation.
Paraguay also informed that negotiations are underway with the United States, a market that would allow the opening of several others, given the level of demand. At this time, the response from the US authorities is awaited after the recent submission of the requested documentation.
https://en.mercopress.com/2020/07/30/south-africa-and-saudi-arabia-open-their-markets-to-paraguayan-beef
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Perspective
Consumer evaluation of fresh A2 steaks of three cattle breeds
The socio-economic and cultural diversities among South African consumers are strongly influencing meat quality preferences, which may result in an increasingly changing market. The current Meat Classification System may therefore not meet all preferences. Thus research to assess changes in consumer preferences is essential to develop a new or alter the present classification system to be relevant to the diversity of consumers. The study by the authors cited below was to begin making a contribution in this regard.
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Price trends in the lamb price
The producer price of Class A2/A3 lamb was in total 1,7% lower during the week of 7 August compared to the previous week, according to AMT.
The decline in the price can mainly be contributed to lower demand after the higher end month demand in the market in the previous week.
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Brucellosis Control Policy welcomed
The national RPO has welcomed the publication of the “Bovine Brucellosis Control Policy by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Livestock production and the consumption of animal products are crucial to the nutritional well-being and food security of millions of people within South Africa. Bovine brucellosis caused by Brucella abortus bacteria is a chronic herd disease that negatively impacts on cattle production and reproduction. Brucellosis can infect humans and cause debilitating disease. The most effective way of reducing the impacts of the disease is to control it in the cattle population.
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Consumption of meat declining
Global consumption of animal proteins has been rising, apparently inexorably, for the past six decades. The coronavirus pandemic has finally changed that trajectory.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations estimates that meat production dropped in 2019, and it forecasts a decline again this year. Last year was only the second since 1961 in which production fell; two consecutive years of decline is unprecedented and could be the start of something durable. We’re already at peak pasture as far as demand is concerned, and it looks like we’re also approaching peak beef, even in places like steak-crazed Brazil.
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Why farmers are painting eyes on cows' backsides
Painting eyes on the rumps of livestock can protect them from attacks by lions in landscapes where they coexist, a joint study from UNSW Sydney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and Botswana Predator Conservation shows.
Scientists presented their method, which they suggested as a more humane alternative to using lethal control, and a more ecologically sound alternative to using fencing to separate livestock from carnivores.
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The latest disease trends
The following livestock disease trends were reported in July, according to the Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa (RuVASA):
- Internal parasites: Roundworms in general, resistant round words, wireworm, brown stomach-worm, nodular word, eye worm (Thelazia rhodesil), tape worms, liver fluke, conical flukes, cysticercosis.
- External parasites: Resistant blue ticks, heartwater (bont) ticks, bont-legged ticks, paralysis ticks, biting lice (red lice), sucking lice (blue lice), scab mites, mange mites, nuisance flies, blowflies, nasal bot larvae, itch mite.
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Price trends in the producer price of weaners and beef
During the week of 14 August, the average price (after auction commission) was R31,33/kg for weaners (200 – 250kg) and R33,33/kg before commission, which was 1,7% higher compared to the previous week, according to AMT.
The decline was caused among others by a weaker demand due to pressure on the retail price of the A2/A3’s of consumers.
Compared to a month ago, the price increased in total by 2,7% and was 18,4% higher year-on-year. Looking further ahead, the chance is 74% for a higher average price in September compared to August, which is based on prices over the past 20 years and 90,0% for a higher price in October compared to September.
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New edition of Wool Farmer now online
The latest edition of Wolboer/Wool Farmer is now available online, in full, here: https://www.agriconnect.co.za/wool-farmer-magazines/
The theme is “Wool 2030” and highlights include:
- What does the next decade hold for the South African wool industry?
- An IWTO market intelligence report on the impact of COVID-19 on global wool trade
- Farm sustainably into the future with the Cape Wools Sustainability Standard
- Futures expert Dr Morné Mostert weighs in on fostering pro-silience
And lots more. Click through and read at your leisure!
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