Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 59Feed Production by RegionGhana’s aquaculture industry needs strategic thinking to growWith a series of only partially successful past initiatives to expand fish farming in the Ghana, one stakeholder is calling for strategic thinking to promote aquaculture in the West African country.African Swine FeverVietnam sets up new African swine fever task forceAfrican swine fever (ASF) has made an alarming jump in Vietnam, causing the first outbreak in a centrally located province while also continuing its spread in the north. The disease has also returned to Moldova, and the virus has infected more European wild boar.Feed Production by RegionKenya’s government aids drought-affected farmersWhile the Cyclone Idai last week caused devastation through flooding in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, a little farther north, recent drought conditions have ravaged crops in Kenya.Feed Production by RegionSecond poor harvest for Finland’s farmersGrain and grass production in Finland were hit by adverse climatic conditions for a second successive year in 2018.Feed Production by RegionBrunei ministry calls for aquaculture investorsWith an eye on the opportunities offered by the further development of the aquaculture sector, the government of the Southeast Asian island nation of Brunei Darussalam is hoping to attract new investors.African Swine FeverVietnam tightens up African swine fever measuresWith African swine fever (ASF) apparently spreading rapidly across northern Vietnam, the government is working on stronger measures to control the disease, while new outbreaks have been confirmed in China, Romania and Russia, as well as among the European wild boar population.Animal NutritionStructure, dose affect efficacy of plant extracts in animalsA joint approach between biology and chemistry is required to investigate the effects of plant extracts as potential replacements for antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feeds.African Swine FeverClassical swine fever hits another Japanese farmA new outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) has occurred at a farm in Gifu prefecture of Japan, and the virus has been detected in more wild boar.African Swine FeverVietnam sets up internal border checks for ASF controlWith a sudden increase in confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF), national and local authorities are stepping up control measures to slow down the spread of the virus. New outbreaks have also been reported in domestic pigs in China, Romania and Ukraine, and among the European wild boar population.Feed Production by RegionTough market conditions hit Olam Group’s bottom lineDespite higher sales volume and revenue in 2018 compared with the previous year, Olam Group’s CEO says the company’s performance was below expectations.Feed Production by RegionInternational deals aim to stimulate aquacultureRecent cooperation agreements between countries around the globe offer the potential to boost aquaculture and/or fisheries for both partners.Animal Feed ManufacturersEuropean animal feed production expanded in 2018Compound feed production in the European Union (EU) in 2018 reached 161.5 million metric tons (mmt), or 0.8 percent more than the previous year, according to provisional estimates.Previous PagePage 59 of 70Next Page
