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African Swine Fever

Europe’s ASF outbreak total approaches 300

For Ukraine, confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak at a farm in Sumy represents the return of the disease to the region.

May 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

African swine fever emerged in India in January

While the disease has only recently been reported in India for the first time, African swine fever (ASF) appears to have been present in two states for the past four months.

May 29, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

2 insect meal startups close Series A funding deals

Both startups aim to make insect meal for aquafeed and poultry, and have plans for rapid expansion in the next few years.

May 29, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

IFEEDER starts study of COVID-19 feed industry impact

Forthcoming update to animal food consumption report will come with an analysis of COVID-19's potential long-term impact on the feed industry.

May 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

New ASF vaccine technology appears promising

A new approach to an ASF vaccine prevents death, but researchers say it will be several years before the vaccine is ready for commercial use.

May 28, 2020

African Swine Fever

Model finds surviving pigs play role in spread of ASF

Study of wild boar suggests surviving pigs spread ASF after symptoms abate, providing possible missing link to explain the disease's persistence.

May 28, 2020

Aquaculture

Panel: Aquaculture faces uneven recovery after COVID-19

Some hard-hit aquaculture sectors have begun to bounce back, but for other species and regions, recovery from COVID-19 could take years.

May 27, 2020

Feed Additives

Probiotics replace antibiotics in swine trial

A particular strain of probiotics restored growth and gut health when used to replace antibiotics in a recent University of Illinois study.

May 27, 2020

African Swine Fever

China pork imports hit record in April, up 170% from 2019

China imported a record 400,000 tons of pork in April, an increase of 170% from the previous year.

May 26, 2020

African Swine Fever

Soybean prices expected to fall despite growing demand

Recovery from African swine fever and the trade war spur greater demand for soybeans, but USDA says weak economy will cause soybean prices to fall further.

May 26, 2020

Feed Production by Region

African swine fever vaccine on the horizon

Prospects for an effective vaccine to control African swine fever (ASF) in pigs have come into sharper focus over recent days.

May 22, 2020

Latest News

Kent Nutrition recalls starter broiler feed

Kent Nutrition Group (KNG) of Muscatine, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling 27- 25-pound bags of Home Fresh Starter AMP Crumble from a single batch due to elevated salt levels, which can present illness or death to poultry.

May 22, 2020