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Friday, May 17, 2024
Malaysia maintains temporary pork import ban amid ASF concerns
Malaysia continues to enforce a temporary ban on the import of pork and pork products from China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Vietnam due to the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that began in 2018, The Sun reported.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
919 swine die due to ASF in Mizoram, India
At least 919 swine have died in Mizoram, India, due to African swine fever (ASF) infections this year as the disease continues to spread, The Times of India reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Negros Occidental, Philippines, distributes financial aid to swine raisers amid ASF recovery efforts
The provincial government of Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to distribute financial assistance to swine raisers affected by African swine fever (ASF) and other transboundary swine diseases, which resulted in the loss of approxima ...
Friday, May 10, 2024
Pirbright Institute collaborates with The Vaccine Group to develop ASF vaccine
UK-based Pirbright Institute has joined forces with researchers at The Vaccine Group (TVG) to develop an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, National Hog Farmer reported.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Seek Labs announces successful completion of ASFV in vivo trial utilising CRISPR-based treatments
US-based healthcare firm Seek Labs has announced the successful completion of a therapeutic trial using innovative CRISPR-based technologies to target the African swine fever virus (ASFV) in swine.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Swine industry in Scotland, UK, faces ASF threat due to import control failings
Industry leaders in Scotland, UK, have raised concerns over the looming threat of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, attributing the risk to what they perceive as the UK government's inadequate approach to import controls, Pig World rep ...
Monday, May 6, 2024
Switzerland reveals measures against ASF
Switzerland's Federal Council recently announced actions to prevent African swine fever (ASF).
Friday, May 3, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines launches programme to boost swine inventory amid ASF concerns
The provincial government of Iloilo, Philippines, is set to enhance the swine inventory across its 15 municipalities through the implementation of its sentinelling programme, expected to commence soon and benefit 1,139 farmers, Philippine N ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Philippines meat importers raise concerns over limited supplies amid rising costs and ASF threat
Philippines-based Meat Importers and Traders Association (Mita) has sounded the alarm over the tightening supply chain from abroad, citing escalating production expenses and the persistent threat of African swine fever (ASF), Philippine Dai ...
Friday, April 26, 2024
ASF detected in Mizoram, India
The Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department of Mizoram, India, has detected African swine fever (ASF) in Aizawl, Champhai, and Saitual districts, prompting authorities to initiate containment efforts, Northeast Today reported.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Philippines to roll out ASF vaccine by June
Philippines' President Ferdinand R Marcos, Jr announced that the government is set to introduce a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious viral disease affecting swine, by June, BusinessWorld reported.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Nearly 60 ASF-infected hogs confirmed in Dauis, Bohol, Philippines
Almost 60 hogs in Dauis, Bohol, the Philippines, were tested positive for African swine fever (ASF), according to the governor of Bohol City, Erico Aristotle "Aris" Aumentado.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Iloilo, Philippines to showcase efforts against ASF at Pork Festival
The provincial government of Iloilo, Philippines, is preparing for the second instalment of its Pork Festival, highlighting its ongoing efforts against African swine fever (ASF), Philippine News Agency reported.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Philippines downgrades Iloilo province in ASF control
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) in the Philippines has reclassified 10 towns in Iloilo province from the red to the pink zone category, signalling progress in the fight against African swine fever (ASF), Panay News reported.
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Kansas State University, US receives US$1 million grant to develop ASF vaccine
Kansas State University (K-State) in Kansas, US, has been awarded a US$1 million grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to spearhead the development of safe and swiftly deployable vaccines to combat the African ...

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