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U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. (USLGE) is requesting proposals to identify a consultant organization to provide global content creation in promotion of U.S. Livestock genetics. The project is designed to promote the value proposition and superior quality and innovative techniques of the U.S. livestock genetic industry under the banner of USLGE. The scope of work is focused on the creation of content to give USLGE global promotion materials a new, fresh, eye-catching look and grab the attention of international stakeholders and buyers. The content will be formatted for utilization in digital media and video clips. Development of content for various social media outlets such as Instagram and Facebook also is needed.
The complete Request for Proposal (RFP) can be viewed here.
Questions regarding the RFP should be directed to Rebecca Bratter at claims@uslge.org no later than October 25, 2024.
Final proposals must be submitted by 5 pm CST, November 1, 2024, via email to Rebecca Bratter at claims@uslge.org.
Source: Rebecca Bratter, Program Manager, USLGE
Porcine semen is now eligible to be exported to South Africa from the United States. This opens a growing market where U.S. exporters can now compete with genetics from Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, and Ireland. The pig breeds that are currently found in South Africa include Landrace, Large white, Chester white, Duroc, Hampshire, Large black, Kolbroek, and Pietran. In 2023, South Africa imported $166,000 in porcine semen.
The full report can be viewed here.
Source: USDA-FAS GAIN Report (Oct. 22, 2024)
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) will host its 1st-ever trade mission to Bangkok, Thailand, February 3–6, 2025. Current and potential U.S. exporters interested in participating should apply for consideration by October 29, 2024. While in Bangkok, U.S. agribusiness representatives will take part in business-to-business meetings with potential importers from both Thailand and Burma and will learn about local and regional market conditions through site visits and in-depth market briefings by FAS staff and other regional trade experts.
To learn more about the trade mission and to apply to take part, visit: https://fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/thailand-february-2025.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Newroom (News Release, Oct. 15, 2024)
The Kenyan dairy and beef sectors are important drivers of the country’s economic growth, yet both sectors are unable to meet domestic demand. The challenges facing Kenya’s dairy and beef sectors present opportunities for U.S. technical capacity building in research, knowledge, and technology transfer. Opportunities include enhanced trade in improved genetics, capacity building in the use of artificial insemination, access to high-quality feed through trade in feed and feed ingredients, and improved disease surveillance and treatment.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service GAIN Report (Report No. KE2024-0006, Sept. 12, 2024)
USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor will lead a USDA trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam, September 9–13, joined by representatives from 58 agribusinesses and organizations and nine State governments that represent the diversity of U.S. agriculture. While the trade mission takes place in Vietnam, it will also provide U.S. agribusinesses a gateway to the Southeast Asia region thanks to participation by potential customers from Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, and Thailand.
Vietnam and the rest of Southeast Asia hold immense opportunity for U.S. exporters, with rising consumer incomes, growing middle class populations, and favorable perceptions of U.S. food and agriculture. In 2023, the United States exported $3.1 billion of agricultural products to Vietnam.
Trade mission participants will connect with key importers for business-to-business meetings and learn about local and regional market conditions through detailed market briefings from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service staff, industry experts, and government contacts. USLGE and several of its members will be participating.
To learn more about this trade mission, please visit: fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions/vietnam-september-2024.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Newroom (News Release, Aug. 28, 2024)
As of May 15, 2024, Turkiye’s Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry announced a ban on the importation of live cattle from the United States following confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases in some U.S. lactating dairy cows. The value of cattle exports from the U.S. to Türkiye in 2023 was $16 million, and 2024 was expected to be a record year for U.S. cattle exports to Turkiye, having already reached $13 million as of April. At the time of the market’s closure, there were 3 shipments planned from the United States valued at approximately $20 million.
Source: USDA-FAS Global Agricultural Information Network (Report No. TU2024-0037)
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