Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorRegulatory 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.African Swine FeverWhy Vietnamese pig farmers are reluctant to carry out ASF vaccinationPig owners in Vietnam would be more likely to vaccinate their animals against African swine fever (ASF) if they had more information on available vaccines, established vaccination protocols, virus strains in their area, and there was a compensation scheme in place in case of losses.BiosecurityNorthern Ireland firm fined for animal feed law breachThe fine came after detection of animal components in calf feed at Robin Rainey & Sons Ltd. Meanwhile, the lower BSE risk in United Kingdom beef has been officially recognized.Worker SafetyWorker dies in feed mill accident in TaiwanA worker has died after becoming trapped in milling equipment in the west of Taiwan.African Swine FeverASF virus detected in another German stateFor the first time, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been found in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with a wild boar testing positive.International TradeBrazilian pork exports continue upward trendIncreased shipments to the Philippines have helped drive up exports of pig meat by Brazil in volume and value in the first five months of this year.Page 1 of 70Next Page
