Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 6African Swine FeverGerman study: How ASF virus beats the porcine immune systemNew understanding of how the African swine fever (ASF) virus infects pigs could contribute to the development of more effective vaccines.Feed IngredientsBhutan explores alternative raw materials for livestock feedsTo reduce imports of raw materials and feed costs, the agriculture ministry in the South Asian state is considering a range of mitigating measures.Animal Feed ManufacturersMowi mulls future of its feed divisionA sale is among the options under consideration by Norway-based integrated salmon and seafood company Mowi ASA for its feed division.African Swine FeverASF outbreaks reported in Laos, Malaysia, RomaniaAmong domestic pigs, local media report that African swine fever (ASF) has re-emerged in Laos, while culling of infected animals continues in the Malaysian state of Selangor.African Swine FeverCommercial ASF vaccination could start soon in the PhilippinesMeanwhile, two more village herds have been infected in South Africa, and the spike in African swine fever cases in European wild boar continues.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetySlovakia opposes proposed GM law change in EUBased on the precautionary principle, the country’s agriculture ministry has expressed its opposition to proposed changes to European Union (EU) regulations on genetic modification (GM).African Swine FeverSwine fever confirmed on farms in Japan, MalaysiaIn Peninsular Malaysia, pigs at a third farm have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus, while Japan has confirmed its first outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) since October 2024.Business & MarketsFeed price pressure set to ease in Nigerian stateIn the West African country, a new local government program to subsidize feed prices in the state of Lagos aims to boost its poultry and fish farming sectors.African Swine FeverASF outbreaks reported in pigs in Malaysia, VietnamMeanwhile, in Europe, recent African swine fever outbreaks have occurred in non-commercial domestic pigs in four countries, and more widely among wild boar.Animal Feed Regulations & SafetyConsultation opens in England, Wales on animal proteins in feedThe administration for these areas of Great Britain are seeking views on the possible future inclusion of specified processed animal proteins (PAP) in feeds for poultry and pigs.African Swine FeverSouth Korea, Hong Kong confirm further ASF outbreaks on farmsAs a second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is confirmed in South Korea in 2025, domestic pigs on two farms in Hong Kong also test positive for the virus. In Europe, the number of cases in wild boar already exceeds 1,200 for this year.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesGerman farmers feel economic consequences of FMD outbreakA single outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) this month is causing concern and distress to German farmers.Previous PagePage 6 of 72Next Page
