Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 11Feed Production by RegionJump in grain imports as Iran faces severe droughtImports of feed ingredient by the Islamic Republic of Iran have jumped this year as a prolonged drought hits domestic wheat and barley harvests.Animal NutritionZimbabwe begins emergency feeding of cattleAs the effects of drought continue to bite, the government of the southern African country has arranged urgent feed deliveries to preserve the nation’s cattle. Corn imports are also needed to meet demand.African Swine FeverPhilippines: Vaccination brought forward as ASF cases spikeFor one of the Asian nation’s most important pig-producing provinces, the start of a vaccination program against African swine fever (ASF) is imminent.Regulatory UpdatesPoland postpones ban on GM feeds, ingredientsThe Polish government is supporting a five-year postponement for the introduction of a law prohibiting the inclusion of genetically modified ingredients in animal feeds.African Swine FeverPhilippines province declares state of calamity over African swine feverOther Asian countries with new cases of the disease include India and Indonesia, while eight European states have recorded further outbreaks in domestic swine in recent days.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesConcerns raised in Europe over spread of sheep and goat plagueSince peste des petits ruminants (PPR) returned to Europe in July, authorities are raising awareness of the potential threat of this notifiable disease, which can devastate flocks of sheep and goats.African Swine FeverASF spreads to new areas in EuropeGermany, Italy and Poland are reporting the spread of African swine fever (ASF) virus to new areas while, in Asia, the infection appears to be spreading in the Philippines.African Swine FeverSome European farms hit by latest ASF outbreaksOver the past week, seven European countries have confirmed new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic swine, while 11 countries in the region have confirmed new cases in wild boar.Feed IngredientsKenya takes action to control future feed costsFeed prices may come down in the future if Kenya can raise its level of self-sufficiency in raw materials for livestock feeds. Officials are highlighting several solutions.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesSouth Africa focuses on biosecurity to control FMDAs foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) spreads in one South African province, the government is urging owners of susceptible livestock to adhere to official guidance on biosecurity to prevent further outbreaks.African Swine FeverPhilippines, Vietnam pin hopes on vaccination for future ASF controlIn the Philippines, African swine fever (ASF) vaccine has been officially authorized, and a controlled rollout is scheduled to start in September.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyGerman model estimates limits for 'forever chemicals' in feedsResearchers have used modeling to establish the concentrations of PFAS considered safe in feeds for farm animals, and potentially guide future regulation of the feed industry in this area.Previous PagePage 11 of 72Next Page
