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More than 250 pigs in Gorkha, Nepal, dead from ASF: Wednesday, July 1, 2026; More than 250 pigs have died of African swine fever (ASF) in Gorkha, Nepal.

Singapore-based scientists create oral vaccine to protect fish against nervous necrosis virus: Tuesday, June 30, 2026; Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, together with researchers from the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, have developed a novel oral vaccine for fish that can protect them against nervous necrosis virus (NNV) and be implemented in an effective, efficient and practical way to immunis ...

WOAH publishes new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use for ASF: Monday, June 29, 2026; As African swine fever (ASF) continues to affect pig production, animal health systems, and safe trade worldwide, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has published new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use.

Hundreds of poultry birds in France killed by extreme heat: Monday, June 29, 2026; Extreme heat in France has killed hundreds ‌of thousands of poultry, overwhelming carcass collection services and prompting authorities to consider on-farm burial in the two biggest poultry-producing regions, agricultural organisations said.

More than 250 pigs in Gorkha, Nepal, dead from ASF
Singapore-based scientists create oral vaccine to protect fish against nervous necrosis virus
WOAH publishes new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use for ASF
Hundreds of poultry birds in France killed by extreme heat

: Monday, October 25, 2021
European Commission launches consultation on revising animal welfare legislation

The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation on the revision of animal welfare legislation as part of its Farm to Fork Strategy.

: Monday, October 25, 2021
Use of veterinary antibiotics in Germany increased last year

The use of veterinary antibiotics has increased slightly in Germany in 2020, according to data from the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).

: Thursday, October 21, 2021
EW Nutrition launches next-generation gut health optimiser

EW Nutrition has announced the launch of a best-in-class, next-generation gut health modifier. Ventar D is an innovative proprietary blend of phytomolecules with a novel delivery mechanism.

: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Regulators toughen rules for New Zealand's chicken sector to tackle salmonella

Regulators in New Zealand have tightened the rules for the country's chicken sector to try and tackle a type of salmonella linked to human illnesses.

: Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Zoetis announces appointment of new R&D president

Zoetis Inc. announced on October 18 the appointment of Robert J. Polzer, PhD, as executive vice president and president of research and development for the company, effective January 1, 2022.

: Monday, October 18, 2021
Threat of ASF spread in Russia remains despite declining number of outbreaks

The number of African swine fever outbreaks in Russia has dropped from 2020, according to the country's Minister of Agriculture, Dmitry Patrushev.

: Monday, October 18, 2021
Brazil confirms nine cases of classical swine fever

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) has received a new notification from Brazil regarding nine new cases of classical swine fever (CSF) in northern Ceará.

: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Resurgence of ASF reported in some areas in Philippines

The Philippines' fight against the African swine fever (ASF) just got more complicated after areas previously cleared from the dreaded virus reportedly saw its resurgence.

: Monday, October 11, 2021
Cargill launches poultry feed with essential oils for healthy flocks, maximised egg production

Cargill is adding essential oils to its Nutrena® Naturewise® poultry feeds to meet demand by backyard poultry owners looking for natural feeds that help birds thrive, keep their eggs strong and keep coops fresh.

: Monday, October 11, 2021
Vietnam's pig herd numbers to rise despite ASF challenges

Vietnam's total pig herd is estimated to increase to 26.67 million heads, up 4.5% compared to the same period in 2020.

: Monday, October 11, 2021
German state secretary presents protection corridor concept to hinder ASF spread

Germany's State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Beate Kasch, was recently at Brussels, Belgium, for talks with Deputy Director-General for Health and Food Safety, Claire Bury, and her Polish and Czech counterparts ...

: Monday, October 11, 2021
Canada and Vietnam agree to ASF zoning arrangement

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Vietnam Food Administration have agreed to an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for the safe trade of swine products from disease-free zones in Canada in the event of an ...

: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
USDA pledges up to US$500 million to fight ASF

The US Department of Agriculture pledged in late-September up to US$500 million to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), after Haiti and the Dominican Republic recently confirmed outbreaks.

: Monday, October 4, 2021
Miratorg reports ASF outbreak at 24,000-finishing pig holding

Miratorg, the leading company in Russia for pork production, has reported that African swine fever was detected at one of its holdings.

: Monday, October 4, 2021
USDA announces ASF candidate vaccine

A candidate vaccine, known as ASFV-G-DI177l, efficiently protects against African swine fever, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)announced on September 30.

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