Indonesia is likely to increase its import quota in Q3 2015 after evaluating the country’s supplies
Livestock
Australia beef exports to reach record high in 2015
High demand for Australian beef could see exports from the country reach a new record high in 2015
Asia Pacific animal genetics market to grow fastest globally

Animal genetics have gained importance in Asia Pacific mainly due to the increase in demand for animal protein. (Image source: JamesDeMers/Pixabay)
Increased animal protein consumption has led to the growth of the animal genetics market, which is predicted to grow at a CAGR of nearly nine per cent
Philippines lifts ban on poultry imports from Japan and Canada

The HPAI virus has been contained significantly in Japan and British Columbia, and exports to the Philippines will resume. (Image source: NadiaJasmine/SXC.HU)
The Philippines has lifted the ban on poultry imports from Japan and Canada, following confirmation that the countries are free from the bird flu virus
Biomin opens aquaculture centre in Vietnam

The new resource centre will focus on improvement of different fish species such as catfish, tilapia and shrimp. (Image source: Brian Gratwicke/Flickr)
Austria-based animal health and nutrition company Biomin has launched a new aquaculture centre for applied nutrition at Vietnam’s Nong Lam University