Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAnimal Feed ManufacturersForFarmers UK plans to expand storage capacityThe United Kingdom subsidiary of ForFarmers has applied to the local authority in northwest England for permission to extend its feed storage facility.African Swine FeverASF re-emerges in northeast Indian stateAfter an extended period without media reports of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Tripura, presence of the virus was confirmed recently at a swine breeding center in the Indian state.Animal WelfareUK government launches new strategy on animal welfareAmong the measures proposed to improve the well-being of farmed animals in the United Kingdom are a shift away from colony cages for laying hens and farrowing crates for pigs, as well as the promotion of slower-growing broilers.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever confirmed on Hong Kong farmOn suspicion of the outbreak, the authorities increased surveillance, and movements of pigs were suspended.Regulatory UpdatesProposed planning changes will support UK food producersThe government of the United Kingdom has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the planning process. Some of the revisions aim to boost the nation’s reliance on food imports.Feed AdditivesStudy: European feed sector highly reliant on imports of vital micronutrientsA recent analysis reveals that Europe’s feed sector depends heavily on countries outside the region to supply the vitamins and amino acids needed to keep animals healthy and productive.African Swine FeverSpain forms African swine fever expert groupAlthough the only cases of African swine fever (ASF) to date in Spain are in wild boar in one small area, impacts are already being felt on regional, national and global pork markets.African Swine FeverSpanish ASF outbreak may be linked to lab leakInvestigations into the cause of recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Spain’s wild boar suggest a research lab is a possible source of the virus.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyEU reaches milestone agreement on plant breeding rulesPolitical agreement has been reached on the regulation of new techniques for plant breeding involving genetic alteration.Regulatory UpdatesEU deforestation rules face further 12-month postponementPreviously expected at the end of December, the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is now scheduled to come into effect for most companies in the bloc at the end of 2026.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever re-emerges in SpainAfter a hiatus of more than 30 years, African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected again in Spain in two wild boar. Elsewhere in Europe, the disease has hit more backyard pigs in some Balkan states, and South Korea has recorded its first cases on a farm for two months.Animal Feed ManufacturersInvestments drive improved half-year results for CranswickCranswick PLC, one of the leading food companies in the United Kingdom, reports double-digit increases in revenue and operating profit for the first half of its financial year.Page 1 of 73Next Page
