ASF Found in Chinese Hog Feed China’s General Administration on Customs has discovered African swine fever (ASF) virus in swine feed. It was found specifically in blood meal, which has been banned as a feed ingredient in China, originated in Tianjin Province. Also, today the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that it will allow the movement of breeding sows and feeder pigs from one noninfected area to another as well as the movement of animals within infected areas. R.I.P. GIPSA Rule Yesterday the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration’s withdrawal of livestock marketing rules authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill was not arbitrary and capricious, relieving USDA from takin...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.