Classical swine fever in Gifu is an ‘exotic’ strain, say authorities
The CSF virus recently detected at a pig farm in Gifu, Japan is a type that has not been found before in the country, according…
African swine fever found in southern Belgium
The southern county of Dambovita, Belgium has reported its first ASF outbreak. The discovery of two wild boars found dead near the town of Etalle…
Classical swine fever in Gifu is an ‘exotic’ strain, say authorities
The CSF virus recently detected at a pig farm in Gifu, Japan is a type that has not been found before in the country, according…
US soybeans find new opportunities
US soybeans, one of the first victims of the simmering trade war between China and the US, are finding willing buyers elsewhere, according to a…
Hurricane Florence begins pounding eastern US
Hurricane Florence has collided with the US east coast, making landfall early this morning near Wilmington, North Carolina. Although downgraded from category 4 to…
Jamesway expands Asia-Pacific team
Naresh Nair is the new regional sales manager for Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and Korea. Mr Naresh brings vast experience in the poultry industry and excellent knowledge…
Broiler price to rise in 2019
Prices for Thai live broilers and broiler meat are forecast to rise as a result of a slowdown in production growth and continued strong exports….
African swine fever in China update
As of Sept 7, 2018, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has officially reported 14 outbreaks of African swine fever across six different locations. The…
Aviagen offers new online tools
Aviagen recently released two online tools to help producers of parent stock (PS) through every step of the grading process. Grading is a key management…
Aviagen upgrading UK breeding program
Aviagen recently completed the first phase of a more than 35-million-euro investment in its UK breeding program that includes upgrades and expansion of pedigree facilities,…