ISSUE FOCUS 32 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2021 and feed materials in some regions. Moreover, factors such as the widespread closure of restaurants and catering companies as part of Covid-19 measures, bird flu, and instability in raw material prices also put significant pressure on the poultry sector in 2020. On the other hand, the demand for eggs, an important source of protein and a slightly more cost-effective food, has increased, thus allowing the industry, including poultry feed producers, to move in a more balanced path. The pig industry, apart from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, also had to fight African swine fever (ASF). Although feed production was not affected much by the pandemic, ASF became a major problem, especially in some regions. The impact of the disease on the industry still continues. As the disease continues to spread in the Asia-Pacific region, there are concerns about the spread of ASF in Oceania. Despite this challenge in some parts of the Asia-Pacific, China appears to be significantly weathered the storm of both the Covid 19 outbreak and ASF. Despite the improvement in China, growth in the Asia-Pacific region remains stable as many other countries such as the Philippines and Thailand still continue to struggle with diseases. Especially the closure of schools and restaurants within the scope of Covid-19 measures had a significant impact on the supply chain in the dairy industry. Milk prices fell in some countries and the profitability of farmers decreased accordingly. Consumer concerns about how milk is produced and its impact on the environment also stood out as additional challenges in the industry in 2020. In addition, some countries’ regulations that support antibiotic-free (ABF) production have also increased. The beef industry declined by 1 percent globally in 2020. The beef industry was also affected by restaurants and catering companies that were shut down due to Covid-19. In addition, the growing economic problems of consumers after prolonged shutdowns, combined with concerns that meat was healthy/safe, The pig industry, apart from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, also had to fight African swine fever (ASF). Although feed production was not affected much by the pandemic, ASF became a major problem, especially in some regions. The impact of the disease on the industry still continues.
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