Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAfrican Swine FeverFurther ASF outbreaks recorded on farms in Asia, Europe, AfricaNew outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have occurred in Malaysia, South Korea and two Indian states, while the virus continues to spend in Vietnam.African Swine FeverASF hits pig farms in Poland, South KoreaAfter a four-month disease hiatus in the country, pigs at a farm in South Korea have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.Feed IngredientsResearch shows coconut co-product has potential for aquafeedsIn the Philippines, a byproduct of coconut oil production — copra meal — is showing promise for inclusion in farmed fish and shrimp after an additional processing step.African Swine FeverMalaysia reports return of African swine fever to western stateThe presence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected again in the Western Malaysian state of Penang, and further cases have been confirmed in the Philippines, Vietnam and South Africa, while spread of the virus continues in the European wild boar population.AquacultureIndia’s aquaculture sector focuses on sustainabilityAs the agricultural research council provides tailored training for fish farmers in the South Asian country, a firm producing sustainable protein for aquafeed has received substantial new funding for expansion.Regulatory UpdatesGM soybean assessed as safe for inclusion in EU feedsAfter a favorable safety assessment, the European Commission has authorized a genetically modified (GM) soybean for use in food and animal feed in the European Union.African Swine FeverASF re-emerges in pigs in Arunachal Pradesh, EstoniaIn Europe, Estonia has become the latest country to record ASF cases in domestic pigs this year, and a first case in 2025 has been confirmed in a Czech wild boar.Feed IngredientsScientists in Tanzania explore sisal coproducts as feed ingredientsA new project will investigate the potential for crop residues as feed raw material.African Swine FeverScientists identify origin of ASF virus in western GermanyGenetic sequencing of African swine fever (ASF) virus from wild boar in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia reveals a close match to one obtained in southern Italy.Animal Feed ManufacturersG. Cooper Farms forms partnership for growthGhana-based feed company G. Cooper Farms has formed a strategic partnership with a venture capital firm.BiosecurityUK government invests in national biosecurity centerTo protect the nation’s people and economy, the government of the United Kingdom has announced significant funding for the next phase of a new National Biosecurity Centre.Dairy Cow Health & DiseaseFirst cases of lumpy skin disease reported in southern EuropeFor the first time, the virus causing lumpy skin disease (LSD) has been detected in the region, affecting a herd of cattle on the Italian island of Sardinia.Page 1 of 70Next Page
