Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAfrican 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.Business & MarketsBrazilian pork exports up in volume, value downTrend in outgoing pig meat trade continues upwards for Brazil, according to the exporters’ association, but analysts see an urgent need for more infrastructure investment to support farming.Sustainability in Feed ProductionGermany makes progress on sustainable soy sourcingApproximately 90% of soybean meal comes from deforestation-free areas, according to a new report from the national feed industry association.African Swine FeverFarmers struggle to recover from ASFFrom Sri Lanka to the Dominican Republic, farmers whose herds were hit by African swine fever are struggling to recover their livelihoods.Business & MarketsForFarmers strengthens feed market sharePositive developments in the Netherlands-based feed company’s in the first three months of the fiscal year have continued in the second quarter.Sustainability in Feed ProductionFarmers to receive animal feed delivery as part of flood relief in NamibiaFarmers in a flood-ravaged area of the southern African state will soon receive vital supplies of livestock feed.African Swine FeverFinland the latest European country to detect ASF virusFor the first time, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in Finland — in wild boar.Page 1 of 79Next Page
