Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 64African Swine FeverNew African swine fever cases reported in Mongolia, EuropeNew outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been officially reported to the global monitoring agency in domestic pigs in Mongolia, Romania and Ukraine, while the causative virus has also been detected recently in the wild boar populations of Belgium, Latvia, Poland and Romania.PoultryGrowth forecast to slow for Zimbabwe’s poultry, livestock sectorsDespite achieving good growth rates in 2018, forecasts point to a slowing of expansion in the output of meat, milk and eggs in the southern African state this year, as well as early warnings of another major drought.Feed Production by RegionFoot-and-mouth disease hits South African tradeLoss of status as a country free of foot and mouth disease (FMD) is hitting producers and processors in the Republic of South Africa.Feed Production by RegionStudy reveals huge potential for Caribbean aquacultureInvestment in offshore mariculture in the Caribbean region could easily produce 34 million metric tons (mmt) of seafood a year, according to recent University of California study.African Swine FeverAfrican swine fever virus detection in pork sparks concernWhile two countries have announced that the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in illegally imported pork products, new outbreaks of the disease continue to be reported in domestic pigs in China and Romania, as well as for the first time in Mongolia.African Swine FeverChina begins to lift African swine fever restrictionsFor the first time since African swine fever (ASF) first broke out in the country last year, China’s veterinary authorities have begun to lift movement restrictions although new cases continue to be detected there, as well as in Ukraine, and in the wild boar populations of Belgium and Poland.Feed Production by RegionPrabhat Dairy enters India’s livestock feed marketIn a joint venture with DLG of Denmark, India’s Prabhat Dairy is setting up a separate animal nutrition business for the first time.African Swine FeverPig losses from African swine fever continue in ChinaIn the past two weeks, outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been officially reported in domestic swine in China and Moldova, and in wild boar in Belgium, Latvia and Ukraine.SwineDenmark reviews sodium, chloride standards for pigsAfter remaining unchanged for more than three decades, the body covering Danish pig production has taken a fresh look at the standard levels for sodium and chloride in feeds for swine of all ages.Feed Production by RegionResearch looks at ways to protect plants without pesticidesResearch from Indonesia offers new hope in the battle against a common crop pest without using potentially damaging chemicals.Feed Production by RegionCowpea can help feed, food security in AfricaFarmers in the Nigerian state of Sokoto are increasingly growing cowpeas for animal feed, not just for food, and it offers diversity in arid regions where food supplies are uncertain.Feed Production by RegionVietnam fears foreign domination of feed marketLatest official figures show significant growth in Vietnam’s animal and poultry feed production, but an increasing share is going to foreign investors.Previous PagePage 64 of 73Next Page
