Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 13African Swine FeverASF cases in European domestic pigs dwindleOver the past week, new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in the wild boar population of 17 European countries, while only one further outbreak has been confirmed in domestic pigs, and that was a small backyard herd.African Swine FeverPhilippines pins hopes of sector recovery on ASF vaccinePork market instability and rising prices in the Philippines are being blamed on African swine fever (ASF), with many hoping a solution may lie in one or more of the vaccines being tested.African Swine FeverGermany lifts African swine fever restrictions for 4 districtsWith no new cases of African swine fever (ASF) detected for more than one year, disease control restrictions have been lifted in four districts in the German state of Brandenburg.AquaculturePotential for sustainable aquaculture expansion in Asia-PacificAt a recent high-level international meeting in the region, agreement was reached to expand aquaculture production in Asia-Pacific by as much as 35% by 2030, without sacrificing sustainability principles.Carbon Emissions ReductionUpcoming carbon tax adds to Danish farming challengesDenmark is mulling options for a tax on carbon dioxide emissions for agriculture that is set to increase costs for farmers and reduce agricultural production and the sector’s workforce.African Swine FeverASF prevention steps set out by NorwayTo protect the national pig industry, authorities in Norway are stepping up controls against the incursion of African swine fever (ASF).Animal NutritionPortugal allows some organic producers to use non-organic feedThe Portuguese government has announced an extension to a system under which farmers in certain areas can apply to use non-organic feeds, while retaining the “organic” label for their animal products.Feed IngredientsNigerian feed companies suspend some ingredient purchasesDriven by sky-high prices, two of the West African country’s leading feed manufacturers have announced a temporary halt in buying corn and sorghum.African Swine FeverASF virus spreads widely among Europe’s wild boarWhile the spread of the African swine fever (ASF) virus among European domestic pigs appears to be largely under control for the time being, 14 of the region’s countries have confirmed new cases in their respective wild boar populations.African Swine FeverZimbabwe closes border on ASF fearsLive pig and pork imports from South Africa have been suspended as a precaution against African swine fever (ASF), say the Zimbabwean authorities.African Swine FeverPhilippines’ battle to control ASF continuesWithin Asia, further cases of African swine fever have been reported in domestic pigs in Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam, and among South Korea’s wild boar population.African Swine FeverEuropean-led collaboration on ASF vaccine developmentIn Europe, the first meeting was held recently of an international consortium working on an innovative vaccine approach.Previous PagePage 13 of 70Next Page
