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6 new classical swine fever outbreaks reported in Japan

Over the past three weeks, the number of outbreaks of classical swine fever (CSF) in domestic pigs in Japan has jumped from 11 to 17. Vaccination of wild boar has begun, and new research points to a likely source of the virus in Japan.

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Hens and Trends

Subway commits to cage-free eggs in Asia

Sandwich chain Subway has committed to sourcing all of its eggs served in its Asian restaurants from cage-free operations.

First African swine fever outbreak reported in Cambodia

Veterinary authorities in Cambodia have reported the Southeast Asian country’s first ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), and there have been new outbreaks in domestic pigs in China, Romania and Vietnam.

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Bangladesh High Court orders closure of poultry feed plants

The Bangladesh High Court has ordered the closure of poultry feed plants in the country that use leather waste treated with toxic chemicals.

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New Technologies

Dutch companies unite to help Indonesia poultry sector grow

A consortium of leading poultry companies and knowledge institutes from the Netherlands has launched FoodTechIndonesia to contribute to strengthening the poultry sector in Indonesia. The consortium includes Aeres, De Heus, DSM, Kanters, Marel Poultry, Mavitec, Moba, Pas Reform, Trouw Nutrition and Van Aarsen.

A Signing ceremony for the Dutch partnership for the poultry sector in Indonesia was held during VIV Asia exhibition in Bangkok on March 14. (Pas Reform)

Avian Influenza

New avian flu cases in Iraq, Nepal, Taiwan

Iraq’s animal health agency has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has returned to the country’s poultry industry, and there have been new outbreaks Nepal and Taiwan.

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Asia, where the action is for the egg industry

Learn about projected egg production growth in Asia.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Asia's poultry producers expect strong results in 2019

2019 would appear to be positive for Asia's poultry producers, with demand strong and input costs largely favorable.

Since late last year, difficulties in China’s swine sector have resulted in a rebound in demand for chicken and rapidly rising prices. (Baoshengrulai | Dreamstime)

Broilers & Turkeys

Reform could aid Indonesian poultry output, consumption

Protectionist policies and intervention may be restricting Indonesia's broiler and egg industries. It may be time for the government to refocus its attention.

Output in Indonesia’s broiler meat production has been steadily rising. However, regulatory reform could mitigate any slowdown in the sector while contributing to making chicken meat more widely available.

Kemin to increase manufacturing capabilities at India facility

Kemin Industries will expand its manufacturing facility in India, located in the SIPCOT industrial estate. This will allow Kemin to better serve the increasing demand for specialized nutritional ingredients that address the region’s rapidly growing animal protein industry.

UN watches China for effects of fall armyworm invasion

Experts worry the fall armyworm, new to the region, could reduce corn and cereal yields, but losses are expected to be temporary.

Photo by Terrence O'Keefe

Vietnam sets up new African swine fever task force

African swine fever (ASF) has made an alarming jump in Vietnam, causing the first outbreak in a centrally located province while also continuing its spread in the north. The disease has also returned to Moldova, and the virus has infected more European wild boar.

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