A new research project has been launched in North America aimed at identifying the best disinfection methods for feed mills should an ASF outbreak ever occur in that region.
Assessing and improving the biosecurity of feed ingredient supply chains is an emerging but urgent need for the global feed and pork industries because of the inherent need for greater prevention of transboundary transmission of diseases like Africa swine...
A lack of long-term funding continues to hinder the implementation of national action plans on reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), says the OECD in new report.
A new research unit in the Netherlands will allow swine researchers to replicate production environments globally, making it possible for studies imitating conditions in Asia to be located literally in the next room to another study looking at conditions...
Industry concerns vary from region to region and from species to species but there are some common challenges for the global feed and farming sectors throughout 2021, says Erik Visser, CEO of Danish soy protein producer, Hamlet Protein in an outlook.
Australia’s livestock production representatives are exploring options to facilitate the safe import of feed grains, given that ongoing drought conditions are putting a squeeze on grain supplies for the country’s feedlots.
High-risk ingredients, mitigation plans, limiting on-site travel and preventing facility cross-contamination are some of the steps feed producers need to consider when facing disease challenges, says expert.
The American Feed Industry Association is promoting steps to improve feed industry biosecurity and supporting US-based and international work to improve feed ingredient registration, says VP.
Industry members need to apply experience gained during previous disease outbreaks to improve biosecurity practices and prevent future disease transmission, says expert.
Following a year marked by uncertain in feed production and access to international markets, the US feed industry is approaching 2020 with greater optimism.
The outbreak of African Swine Fever in China is highlighting the need for feed to be considered as part of a swine producer’s biosecurity plan, say experts.
The American and European feed industries, represented by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC), announced a renewal of their long-term alliance yesterday [June 6].
In an effort to help address the spread of the African Swine Fever, OIE is starting a global program to control disease spread, eradication and related economic loss.
The America Feed Industry Association (AIFA) is asking compound feed, premix and feed ingredient manufacturers to reassess their biosecurity practices as African swine fever continues to spread internationally.
