Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 3African 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.Sustainability in Feed ProductionCPF welcomes Thai government's move on soy importsThailand’s administration, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, announced a change in strategy that will ease the importation of soybean meal, as well as maintaining the tax on this trade at 2%.Feed FormulationFeed formulation system adapted for pigs in Southeast AsiaNutrition of domestic swine in Timor-Leste is set to benefit from the adaptation of a practical feed formulation tool originally developed for poultry.African Swine FeverFirst ASF case detected in another Italian provinceFor the first time, a wild boar in the Italian province of Parma has tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus. Meanwhile, two farms are among the latest premises to be affected by outbreaks of the disease in Romania.International TradeEuropean Commission investigates Norwegian salmon sector6 companies are under investigation for anti-competitive behavior in the European market for Atlantic salmon.Feed Production by RegionShortages of corn, soy exacerbate Nigeria’s feed crisisCosts of feed, animal products and other inputs continue to spiral in Nigeria, trapping the population and the farming community in a vicious economic cycle.Previous PagePage 3 of 59Next Page