Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorBusiness & MarketsFeed price pressure set to ease in Nigerian stateIn the West African country, a new local government program to subsidize feed prices in the state of Lagos aims to boost its poultry and fish farming sectors.African Swine FeverASF outbreaks reported in pigs in Malaysia, VietnamMeanwhile, in Europe, recent African swine fever outbreaks have occurred in non-commercial domestic pigs in four countries, and more widely among wild boar.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyConsultation opens in England, Wales on animal proteins in feedThe administration for these areas of Great Britain are seeking views on the possible future inclusion of specified processed animal proteins (PAP) in feeds for poultry and pigs.African Swine FeverSouth Korea, Hong Kong confirm further ASF outbreaks on farmsAs a second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is confirmed in South Korea in 2025, domestic pigs on two farms in Hong Kong also test positive for the virus. In Europe, the number of cases in wild boar already exceeds 1,200 for this year.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesGerman farmers feel economic consequences of FMD outbreakA single outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) this month is causing concern and distress to German farmers.Animal Feed ManufacturersScottish feed company Harbro sees significant opportunities for growthA new partnership will see the Scotland-based feed company expand in the United Kingdom.African Swine FeverSouth Korea records 50th ASF farm outbreakAlso in East Asia, the disease has returned to Mongolia, and there have been further outbreaks in domestic animals in five European countries.Feed AdditivesEuropean feed producers raise concerns over proposed lysine import tariffAfter an investigation into the market for lysine in livestock feeds in Europe, authorities have declared Chinese product is being dumped on the market. A high level of import tariff is proposed, which threatens to damage EU feed and livestock producers.African Swine FeverGerman state calls for long-term national ASF strategyMeanwhile, further cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported among European backyard herds of domestic pigs and wild boar, and Hong Kong has recorded its first farm outbreak after a 12-month hiatus.International TradeBrazil sees opportunities to increase pork trade in 2025The nation’s producer association is optimistic about further growth ahead, following additional facility approvals by Peru, and a renewed trade agreement with Mexico.Feed Production by RegionSimulation tests EU feed sector resilience to adverse weather eventWhat would happen in the feed and meat markets of the European Union (EU) if the world oilseed market was hit by a damaging weather event?African Swine FeverTotal swine cull under consideration to control ASF in Sri LankaMeanwhile, further cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs have been reported in Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal and Vietnam, as well as five European countries.Page 1 of 66Next Page
