Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the Author - Page 8African Swine FeverFirst ASF cases reported in Albania’s domestic swineAlthough cases in wild boar were confirmed in the southeast European country earlier this year, African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected for the first time in a herd of domestic pigs in Albania.African Swine FeverGlobal research group offers hope for better ASF vaccineMeanwhile, a handful of new outbreaks in domestic pigs have been reported in Europe, Asia and Africa.Animal Feed ManufacturersConstruction completed on I’Anson Bros. feed millBased in northern England, the family-owned feed company has announced the building of its latest feed mill is complete.African Swine FeverEuropean study reveals additional methods to support ASF controlMeanwhile, in Asia, South Korea has reported a new farm outbreak of African swine fever, while further cases have been recorded in India, Indonesia and Malaysia.International TradeBrazilian pork exports already surpass 2023 totalBy the end of November, Brazil had exported more pork products than during the whole of last year.Feed Production by RegionGerman compound feed production stabilizesAfter several years of clear decline, the latest estimates of national feed output point to a marginal dip in volume for 2023-24 compared with the previous 12 months.African Swine FeverASF outbreaks put Sri Lankan pig farmers under pressureWhile just 3 outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, the repercussions of recently emerged African swine fever (ASF) are putting huge pressure on farming livelihoods.African Swine FeverPhilippines takes new approach to ASF strategyNew African swine fever cases have been reported in two states in northeastern India and three countries of eastern Europe.Regulatory UpdatesIndia tightens up on antibiotic use in animal productionIndia’s food safety agency has set stricter standards on selected foods — including meat and eggs — in order to protect people from the threat of “superbugs.”African Swine FeverPhilippines prepares for second round of ASF vaccinationElsewhere, the African swine fever virus has been detected in a wild pig in Hong Kong, and four European countries have recorded new outbreaks in domestic pigs; one Caribbean nation has stepped up an awareness campaign.Regulatory UpdatesEuropean deforestation regulation postponed to 2025The feed industry body has welcomed the postponement, but other reactions to the decision have — perhaps predictably — been mixed.African Swine FeverSri Lanka records nation’s first ever African swine fever casesFurther outbreaks have occurred in Indonesia and two Indian states; in Europe, the spread of the virus continues in the wild boar population.Previous PagePage 8 of 72Next Page
