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ASF’s impact on the feed additives industry

Another victim of the African swine fever (ASF) virus that is wiping out a huge chunk of the global pig industry, with no sign it has peaked, is the feed additives industry. Unlike previous years when this industry made tremendous gains by siding with the movement to reduce antibiotic usage in the animal industry, there appears very little role left for it to play in the crisis.

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ASF likely to change Asian livestock farming

Chinese authorities have recorded the return of African swine fever (ASF) to Hubei province. Following the devastating losses to Asian pork production brought about by a year under the threat of outbreaks, some countries and entrepreneurs are taking the opportunity to make changes to their farming structure or businesses.

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ASF situation deteriorates in Bulgaria, Moldova

New outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in domestic pigs in Bulgaria, Moldova and Russia, and more European wild boar have tested positive for the virus.

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African swine fever spreads in Southeast Asia

Since the Chinese authorities reported the first cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Liaoning province in August 2018, the disease has spread widely within China, and to other states in Asia — Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Vietnam — as well as to Europe and South Africa.

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Slovakia records first cases of African swine fever

While the central European state of Slovakia has confirmed its first ever cases of African swine fever (ASF), there have been reports of confirmed new outbreaks among domestic pigs in Bulgaria, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Ukraine.

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How will ASF affect the ‘antibiotic reduction’ movement?

There is no denying that reducing antibiotic usage has become a political movement in some countries. But for now, there seems to be a lull in the fight against antibiotic usage.

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Vietnamese traveler held for bringing ASF-infected pork into Japan

A Vietnamese traveler was arrested by Japanese authorities for illegally carrying pork products infected with African swine fever (ASF) virus into the country.

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Bill calls for more ag inspectors at US ports of entry

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that addresses the shortage of agricultural inspectors at U.S. ports of entry.

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Genetics company: ASF will drive surge in live animal exports

Rebuilding the world’s largest pig herd will be a massive undertaking, breeding firm leader says. But in a country where pork is “more than just food,” he’s not betting against a comeback.

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More African swine fever in Cambodia, China, Laos

Further outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs in Asia, as well as in South Africa and central and eastern Europe.

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Cargill: Chinese mill closures not exclusively tied to ASF

Closure of three animal nutrition plants in China does not reflect low confidence in the region, Cargill executive says.

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China pig farmers ramp up biosecurity to slow ASF spread

Biosecurity at pig farms and feed mills in China is being tightened in an effort to slow the spread of African swine fever (ASF), according to a Reuters report.

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