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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Industry official slams claims of massive hen deaths in Sri Lanka due to flood, cyclone
The secretary of the All-Ceylon Egg Producers' Association in Sri Lanka, Rathnasiri Alahakoon, said the recent rise in egg prices and drop in production was caused by a temporary disruption in feeding and providing vitamins to egg-laying he ...
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sri Lanka issues special gazette to curb spread of ASF
Sri Lanka's Department of Animal Production and Health has released an extraordinary gazette notification detailing measures to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF), a senior health official told local media on October 8.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Sri Lanka recognised as a high-risk area for African swine fever
The government of Sri Lanka has informed its divisional secretariats that the country is experiencing an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Illegal pork consignment suspected to be cause of ASF spread in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's biosecurity surveillance is under question since African swine fever (ASF) is suspected to have entered the country through an unlawful consignment imported into the country during the time of the previous government in 2023.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
ASF now hits Sri Lanka's wild boar
African swine fever (ASF), which devastated Sri Lanka's pig farms especially in the country's Western province, has now spread to the island's wild boar population, with animals in forest reserves starting to die, a media report said.
Friday, December 27, 2024
Poultry association assures sufficient chicken and eggs in Sri Lanka during festive season
The All Ceylon Poultry Traders' Association in Sri Lanka states that there will be no shortage of chicken and eggs in the country during the festive season.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Corn shortages in Sri Lanka linked to ethanol production, driving up egg and chicken prices
The Sri Lanka-based All-Ceylon Egg Producers' Association (ACEPA) has voiced concerns about the increasing diversion of corn to the alcohol industry for ethanol production, which it claims is directly contributing to rising egg and chicken ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
ASF spreads across multiple provinces in Sri Lanka
African swine fever (ASF), first detected in Sri Lanka's Western province, has now spread to Uva, Northern, and Northwestern provinces, according to K K Sarath, Director of the Western Province Animal Production and Health Department, Ada D ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sri Lanka reports first ASF outbreak, restricts swine transport
Transportation of swine across Divisional Secretariats in Sri Lanka has been suspended after the country's first reported cases of African swine fever (ASF) at multiple local farms, News 1st reported.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Sri Lanka's chicken, eggs supplies at most sufficient levels, says industry official
The availability of chicken and eggs in Sri Lanka has reached the most sufficient levels and the country has become self-sufficient, said All Island Poultry Association (AIPA) president Ajith Gunasekara.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Aviagen delivers poultry management advice at event in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Aviagen brought the latest in poultry management advice to customers and staff of Ceylon Grain Elevators (CGE) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, during an event on June 11-12.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Egg consumption in Sri Lanka spiked by one million eggs
Sri Lanka's egg consumption has risen by about one million eggs, the country's Department of Animal Production and Health said.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Singapore Food Agency visits Sri Lankan poultry processing firms
A delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), led by Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Operations) Dr Abdul Jalil Abdul Karder, embarked on a visit to Sri Lanka, aimed at exploring the potential of Sri Lankan companies to be approved ...
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Aviagen distributor demonstrates to Sri Lankan poultry market that "Ross delivers"
Aviagen® marks a significant entry into the Sri Lankan poultry market, allying with valued distributor Pussalla to introduce top-quality Ross® 308 broiler breeding stock to local poultry producers, Aviagen said.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Aviagen distributor demonstrates to Sri Lankan poultry market that "Ross delivers"
Aviagen® marks a significant entry into the Sri Lankan poultry market, allying with valued distributor Pussalla to introduce top-quality Ross® 308 broiler breeding stock to local poultry producers, Aviagen said.

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