A number of outbreaks of the HPAI virus has been detected in parts of Asia, leading to the culling of several afflicted birds
Livestock
Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification for ASC's Feed Standard now available

ASCs Feed Standard tackles one of the biggest drivers of the environmental and social impacts of aquaculture. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced that feed mills can now apply for certification to ASC’s Feed Standard which covers legal, social, and environmental requirements for both the feed mill’s own operations and for the suppliers of ingredients used in their feed production
Asian aquaculture to receive in-depth research with NASA grant

Researchers will analyse how the industry is driving land cover and land use change in aquaculture hotspots. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Researchers from Michigan State University are to assess aquaculture in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar and Thailand
Yangxin county works towards transforming China's beef cattle industry
In an effort to boost development and increase income of local farmers, the Shandongs Yangxin county authority has constantly been striving to transform beef cattle into a pillar industry by trying to integrate the beef cattle industry and rural vitalisation
Sea urchin cultivation project soon to begin in Japan's Saitama prefecture
A project involving sea urchin cultivation using artificial seawater from a local hot spring will soon be underway in Japans Saitama prefecture, The Japan News reports