Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 59African Swine FeverMore African swine fever in Cambodia, China, LaosFurther outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs in Asia, as well as in South Africa and central and eastern Europe.Feed Production by RegionAnmol Feeds expands at 3 Indian locationsHaving just recently inaugurated a new poultry feed plant in Jammu and Kashmir, Anmol Feeds has announced plans for two new facilities for the production of feeds for aquaculture species as it expands across India and beyond to neighboring countries.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever could cost UK pig industry GBP85 millionIf African swine fever (ASF) were to enter the United Kingdom (U.K.), it could cost as much as GBP90 million, with the pig industry bearing most of the financial burden.Feed Mill ManagementFane Valley acquires Smyths Daleside Animal FeedsNorthern Ireland-based cooperative, Fane Valley, has announced it has agreed to acquire Robert Smyth & Sons Ltd. of the Republic of Ireland, in a deal that includes the latter’s animal feed business.African Swine FeverBattle to control African swine fever continues in Asia, EuropeAfrican swine fever (ASF) has returned to a new region of Cambodia and to Bulgaria, while new outbreaks have been reported in domestic pigs in China, Poland, Romania, Ukraine and Vietnam.Feed Production by RegionPhilippines trials sorghum, soy cultivation for feedOn the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, production of sorghum is being trialed to supplement domestic corn for livestock feeds, and tests are also underway to improve soybean cultivation.Animal Feed ManufacturingIndian biotech firm turns methane into protein for livestock feedNew funding from several partners will allow Indian biotech startup String Bio to develop alternative proteins derived from methane for human and animal nutrition.Feed Production by RegionJapan continues to battle classical swine feverClassical swine fever (CSF) continues to affect the domestic pig and wild boar populations in two regions of Japan since the first outbreak in 26 years was confirmed in September 2018.Consumer TrendsResearchers seek sustainable feed, food options in the AtlanticEuropean Union-funded AquaVitae Consortium has invited the University of New England in the U.S. to join its international group of researchers working on the development of more sustainable aquaculture systems.African Swine FeverVietnam’s African swine fever cull nears 3 millionThe African swine fever (ASF) situation in Vietnam has deteriorated to the point where a senior politician is encouraging the country’s pig farmers to switch to the production of poultry or cattle, while new outbreaks of the disease have also been reported in domestic pigs in China, Poland, Romania, Russia, South Africa and Ukraine.African Swine FeverLaos reports first cases of African swine feverResearch has revealed a promising new approach for the development of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) for pigs. While no outbreaks of ASF affecting commercial pig herds in any country have been officially reported in the past week, there have been further cases among village herds in Romania and Vietnam, and the disease has spread to Laos.Feed Production by RegionInsect meal helps urban poverty, poultry farmers in KenyaInsects grown on human waste are proving to be a valuable source of protein for the East African nation’s poultry farmers, as well as improving sanitary conditions for slum dwellers.Previous PagePage 59 of 73Next Page
