Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 55BiosecurityUK upgrades animal health, food safety rulesBusinesses in the United Kingdom (U.K.) will soon have to comply with updated regulations on animal diseases and plant pests.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever causes global meat price hikeGlobal meat prices increased 4.6% in November from the previous month, which is the largest monthly rise for more than 10 years.Feed Production by RegionBidco invests in Kenyan animal feed mill upgradeKenyan animal feed manufacturer Bidco and its U.S. partner Land O’Lakes have invested KES1.2 billion (US$11.8 million) with the aim to overtake competitors such as Unga Group.African Swine FeverChanging impact of African swine fever in AsiaThe price of pork has pushed the inflation rate in China to its highest level in almost eight years and some business owners are struggling to cope.Feed Production by RegionAfrican swine fever continues in Europe, AfricaOfficials of European animal health agencies continue to report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF).Animal NutritionAustralian government supports drought-hit farmersSupplies of livestock feeds and fodder have been destroyed by prolonged drought and recent bush fires in New South Wales.African Swine FeverGermany raises African swine fever alert levelIn a worrying development, the Poland’s agriculture ministry has confirmed that the ASF virus has been detected in the west of the country, near the German border.Animal Feed ManufacturersFeed store damaged in Northern Ireland blazeA fire damaged a distribution center for animal feed ingredients used by Devenish Nutrition.Animal Feed ManufacturingEurope’s animal feed sector more reliant on importsShortage of rainfall reduced the growth and availability of forages compared with the previous season, according to the European Commission (EC) in its recently published 2018-19 EU feed protein balance sheet.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever hits Asian pork firm profitsJust five new outbreaks of African swine fever have been confirmed in Asian countries during the past week.African Swine FeverTwo Romanian farms hit by African swine feverRomanian officials continue to struggle to contain outbreaks of the African swine fever (ASF) virus.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever affects 12th Asian stateAfrican swine fever continues to spread across Asia, as Indonesia confirms its first detection of the disease.Previous PagePage 55 of 73Next Page
