Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 62African Swine Fever6 new classical swine fever outbreaks reported in JapanOver the past three weeks, the number of outbreaks of classical swine fever (CSF) in domestic pigs in Japan has jumped from 11 to 17. Vaccination of wild boar has begun, and new research points to a likely source of the virus in Japan.African Swine FeverFirst African swine fever outbreak reported in CambodiaVeterinary authorities in Cambodia have reported the Southeast Asian country’s first ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), and there have been new outbreaks in domestic pigs in China, Romania and Vietnam.Animal Feed ManufacturingScottish livestock feed firm Norvite invests in mobile feed millingAiming to increase its output by 30 percent, Scottish livestock feed company Norvite has invested in a new mobile milling machine from Germany.Feed 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.Previous PagePage 62 of 73Next Page
