Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAfrican 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.Alternative ProteinNigerian state prepares to grow more soy for animal feedsAs a way of reducing feed costs for the country’s poultry farmers, a farming association is supporting arable growers to produce more soybeans.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyBelizean animal feed sector receives a boostThe animal feed industry is one of those selected in the Central American state to receive support from a new regional project.African Swine FeverASF suspected in India’s Gujarat stateAn outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is suspected in Gujarat, while new cases are confirmed in two other states.Sustainability in Feed ProductionNigeria’s livestock sector set for major overhaulKey to achieving the federal government’s ambitions is the creation of livestock centers tailored to individual states, while other new policies offer opportunities for the sector.African Swine FeverMore ASF farm outbreaks reported in central Europe, Asia, East AfricaIn Europe, more herds of domestic pigs have been hit by African swine fever (ASF) in Hungary, Moldova, Poland and Romania, while there are widespread new cases in wild boar.Page 1 of 80Next Page
