Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAfrican Swine FeverASF situation in Europe’s domestic pigs easesOnly a handful of new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded in European farmed pigs in the last two weeks, while in Asia, the disease appears to have re-emerged in East Malaysia. Classical swine fever has been reported on two more farms in Japan.Feed IngredientsCollaboration to develop palm-based feed ingredients for MalaysiaLatest joint venture has been formed between poultry meat producer CAB Cakaran and palm oil processor Oiltek Global.Animal Feed ManufacturersMongolia sees rapid expansion in organic feed outputThe Asian state’s first feed mill dedicated to the production of organic feed has significantly increased its capacity to meet growing demand, while the nation’s farming is becoming more resilient to climate shocks.African Swine FeverSerbia records most ASF outbreaks in Europe this yearA sudden spike in African swine fever (ASF) that has hit domestic pigs in recent months has pushed the Serbian outbreak total this year close to 700, while Moldova and Romania also record new cases in Europe.African Swine FeverASF outbreaks hit Serbian pork marketOver recent months, Serbia has been experiencing the dramatic spread of the African swine fever (ASF) virus in domestic pigs, causing pork prices to rise sharply.African Swine FeverSoutheast Asian states raise ASF alertAfter confirmation of a series of African swine fever (ASF) in several countries in the region, veterinary authorities are urging pig owners in Southeast Asia to be alert for signs of the disease.Sustainability in Feed ProductionKenya seeks solutions to boost feed, milk supply resilienceA prolonged period of lower-than-average rainfall is driving the East African state’s growers and dairy farmers to explore alternative feeding strategies.Sustainability in Feed ProductionPhilippines looks for ways to mitigate El NinoWith a particularly strong El Nino phenomenon in prospect, the nation’s agriculture ministry is investigating ways to ensure national food security.African Swine FeverSpike in ASF outbreaks in the PhilippinesWhile the Southeast Asian state is recording more cases of African swine fever (ASF) than at the same time last year, new cases affecting domestic pigs are also reported in Vietnam, as well as central and eastern Europe, and Africa.International TradeBrazil exported more pig meat last monthWhile the volume of Brazilian pork shipments was up year-on-year in August, the trade generated less revenue.African Swine FeverCommercial use of ASF vaccine approved in PhilippinesAs authorities approve an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine for commercial use in the Philippines for the first time, further cases are reported in the nation’s domestic swine.African Swine FeverNew ASF cases in pigs confirmed in northeastern India, EuropeMore herds of domestic swine have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus in India’s Nagaland and in four central European states. In Finland, a recent case in a wild boar has been detected well outside the designated infected area, while the virus appears to have returned to Rome, Italy.Page 1 of 80Next Page
