Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 2African Swine FeverIndonesia set to import ASF vaccine from VietnamCountries where pigs have recently tested positive for the African swine fever virus are Greece, India, Romania and Vietnam.African Swine FeverGlobal African swine fever vaccine standard adoptedCombined with biosecurity and other measures, an appropriate program using safe and effective vaccines offers the potential to gain control over African swine fever (ASF).African Swine FeverFewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024As Romania and Croatia gained better control of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial and backyard herds, there was a significant drop in outbreaks in the region last year, while cases in wild boar remained stable, according to a new analysis of the disease situation in Europe.International TradeBrazil achieves another double-digit jump in pork exportsYear-on-year, Brazilian exports of pig meat products in April were up close to 15% in volume, and almost 25% in revenue.African Swine FeverOne German state eases ASF restrictions on pig farmingWhile an easing of restrictions to control ASF is being applied in Saxony, new cases in wild boar are confirmed in other German states — and elsewhere across Europe.African Swine FeverStudy warns of possible adverse effects from ASF vaccinationNew research highlights the importance of careful planning and controls when using genetically engineered vaccines for African swine fever (ASF).Pig Health & DiseaseFMD jumps to pig farms in South KoreaIn the past month, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread from cattle to swine in South Korea. Meanwhile, after a single outbreak, Germany is now FMD-free again.Animal Feed ManufacturersFinancing agreed for new Philippines feed mill complexSagittarian Agricultural Philippines Inc. (SAPI) is set to receive a loan for the construction of a new feed mill that will likely be leased to the local Charoen Pokphand affiliate.African Swine FeverMore ASF cases reported in Vietnam, suspected in GhanaIn Asia, further outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in two north Vietnamese provinces, while new cases have occurred in Bhutan and Indonesia.African Swine FeverFurther swine fever cases confirmed in Asia, Europe, Africa, CaribbeanAs the Philippines makes progress on its African swine fever (ASF) vaccination program, new cases in domestic pigs are reported there, as well as India, Vietnam and the Dominican Republic.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyEuropean Commission streamlines deforestation rulesProcesses for implementing the European Union Deforestation Regulation have been clarified and simplified.Animal Feed Regulations & Safety3 GMO corn varieties authorized for feed use in EuropeAfter scientific evaluation, three varieties of genetically modified (GM) corn have been authorized for use in animal feed and human food in the European Union.Previous PagePage 2 of 70Next Page
