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Thursday, August 15, 2024
Blood tests underway in Negros Oriental, Philippines amid ASF concerns
Authorities in Negros Oriental, Philippines, are conducting blood tests on swine in towns and cities in the province following a recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Philippines to set up livestock checkpoints to combat ASF spread
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the establishment of several livestock checkpoints across Luzon in response to the rapid spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Batangas province, GMA News reported.
Monday, August 12, 2024
US researchers develop genetic tools to combat ASF threat
A team of researchers from the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, US is leading efforts to develop a next-generation surveillance method to protect the US pork industry from the African swine ...
Monday, August 12, 2024
Pork supply sufficient despite ASF outbreaks in Batangas, Philippines, according to agriculture department
The Philippine's Department of Agriculture (DA) has given assurance that pork supply is adequate amid fresh outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in four areas in Batangas.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
ASF cases reported in La Union villages in Ilocos, Philippines
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Ilocos region has confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) in ten villages across two towns and a city in La Union province, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
ASF crisis in Mizoram, India escalates with rising swine deaths
The African swine fever (ASF) crisis in Mizoram, India, has intensified, with the number of swine deaths reaching 8,718 as of August 4, 2024, India Today reported.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
ASF vaccine to be available in Philippines in late 2024 or early 2025
The African swine fever (ASF) vaccine will be available in the Philippines later in 2024 or early next year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on August 1.
Monday, August 5, 2024
ASF threat looms over Philippine swine industry as rainy season begins
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has expressed concerns over the heightened risk of African swine fever (ASF) spreading in the country's swine industry due to the rainy season, Rappler reported.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Zamboanga, Philippines strengthens efforts against ASF
The city government of Zamboanga, Philippines, is intensifying its efforts to combat African swine fever (ASF) following new cases detected by the city's veterinary office, Zawya reported.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Three pig deaths from ASF reported in Hesse, Germany
A farmer in Hesse, Germany, reported the death of three pigs and the presence of other animals showing signs of African swine fever (ASF) to the state’s veterinary authority in July, according to the Hesse Ministry of Agriculture.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Philippines to roll out ASF vaccine by September
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that African swine fever (ASF), which has severely impacted the local pork industry since 2019, will be resolved by the end of the year as government plans to start the rollout o ...
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Germany deploys drones to monitor wild boar as part of ASF control
Germany has employed drones to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Poland sees 21 ASF outbreak so far this year
To date, 21 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported in Poland in 2024, according to the country's Chief Veterinary Inspectorate.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Cebu, Philippines, tightens controls on pork amid ASF resurgence
The city government of Cebu, Philippines, has intensified enforcement against the entry of undocumented pork meat following the resurgence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus, an official said, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Swine farmers in Scotland, UK, demand stricter border checks amid ASF concerns
Swine farmers in Scotland, UK, are calling for stronger assurances that border checks on meat imports from the European Union (EU) are being properly conducted as African swine fever (ASF) cases reach a 10-year high, STV News reported.

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