Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 6Alternative ProteinNigeria prepares to scale up insect protein productionWhile the West African country has several advantages for the production of black soldier fly larvae, it is gradually addressing several hurdles so this potential can become reality.African Swine FeverBiosecurity, vaccination: ASF control in VietnamIn Vietnam, outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) continue widely across the country, with a leading animal health company calling for better farm biosecurity to support the efficacy of its vaccine.Livestock & Poultry DiseasesFMD returns to southeastern EuropeAs foot-and-month disease (FMD) virus was detected in Greece after a long absence, cases continue to rise on the island of Cyprus.Feed Production by RegionGerman feed association warns of growing market uncertaintyOutput of animal feeds in Germany in 2025 was up year-on-year, but producers are increasingly concerned about uncertainty arising from the geopolitical situation and ever more burdensome regulation.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever re-emerges in OceaniaAfter a prolonged hiatus, African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected again in Papua New Guinea.Agriculture TechnologyScientist calls for new technologies to replace animal agricultureTo secure adequate and reliable supplies of protein for the human population of the United Kingdom in the future, a Cambridge University academic proposes that new technologies replace animal agriculture.Regulatory UpdatesGreat Britain modifies organic feed rules for poultry, pigsTo comply with amended regulations on organic production, feeds for young poultry and pigs can contain up to 5% of non-organic proteins — but only for a limited period. Pullets for organic systems can also continue to be reared under non-organic conditions.African Swine Fever2.4 million pigs lost to ASF globally in past 4 yearsOf the four world regions with cases of African swine fever (ASF) since 2022, Europe has recorded the highest losses of farmed pigs and wild boar.International TradeProspect of US DDGS imports spark protests by Indian farmersWhile India’s crop growers protest over the prospect of imports of distillers’ grains with solubles (DDGS) under the recent bilateral trade deal, the dairy and poultry sectors see potential benefits.Feed IngredientsState-private initiative to boost forage production in NigeriaAfter a successful pilot project in the West Africa state, cultivation of alfalfa is being scaled up through a new initiative. As well as providing high-protein pellets and hay for livestock, the crop is bringing social benefits, and it is tolerant of local climatic conditions.African Swine FeverVietnam ASF vaccine effective against new virus strainFurther outbreaks in Asia’s domestic swine, while in Europe, the number of ASF outbreaks in wild boar this year has passed 2,000.Feed Production by RegionOperating licenses granted to Egypt’s feed producersAs part of an official policy to improve standards in the Egyptian feed and livestock sectors, the government has issued more than 900 operating licenses.Previous PagePage 6 of 80Next Page
