Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 15Feed IngredientsChina reports progress on policy to increase soy self-sufficiencyIn connection with a recently launched national policy to reduce the use of soybean meal in livestock and poultry feeds, Chinese sources are already reporting progress.African Swine FeverFrance updates national African swine fever action planAs African swine fever (ASF) virus continues to spread across Europe, the French government has updated an action plan in case the disease enters its national territory.African Swine FeverFirst ever ASF cases reported in BangladeshIn Asia, Bangladesh has reported its first ever outbreak of African swine fever, while further cases are confirmed in domestic pigs in eastern Russia.African Swine FeverFurther ASF outbreaks in Europe’s backyard pig herdsAs the number of outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in the European wild boar population this year passes the 2022 total, six of the region’s nations confirm further outbreaks in their respective domestic pigs — all in units described as “backyards.”Business & MarketsBrazil already surpasses 2022 pork exportsBy the end of November, Brazilian pig meat exports had exceeded the value of this trade for the whole of last year.African Swine FeverThird Hong Kong pig farm affected by ASFIn Asia, further outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia’s Far East and Vietnam.African Swine FeverFurther ASF cases reported on pig farms in BalkansFurther outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded in domestic pigs in six European countries, including five Balkans states on the southeast of the continent.African Swine FeverASF restrictions eased for some Italian pig farmersAs some time has elapsed since the most recently reported outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs, restrictions are soon to be partially lifted for farmers in the Italian province of Pavia.Business & MarketsCranswick reports 25% rise in half-year profitsBased in the United Kingdom, food company Cranswick PLC is reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in profit for the first six months of this financial year.African Swine FeverASF spreads to another north Italian regionAfrican swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected for the first time in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.African Swine FeverPigs culled at Hong Kong farm with ASF outbreakAfter a seven-month hiatus, presence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected at a farm in Hong Kong.African Swine FeverSweden assesses low ASF risk in wild, domestic swineWhile the Swedish authorities appear to have contained African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar in a confined area, new cases of the disease in the wild population are reported in 12 European nations.Previous PagePage 15 of 70Next Page
