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Friday, February 23, 2024
Pune, India, struck by first cases of ASF
African swine fever (ASF) was detected for the first time in Pune, Maharashtra, India, in late January, with two cases confirmed.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
ASF detected in Maharashtra, India
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, India, leading authorities to conduct swift surveillance measures in border villages to contain the spread of the highly contagious swine disease, Financial Express repo ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
ASF detected in Western Cape, South Africa
Agriculture authorities in Western Cape province, South Africa have issued a warning following the confirmation of a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on the outskirts of Groeneweide Park in George, eNCA reported.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Philippines' urges foreign suppliers of ASF vaccines to secure local FDA approval
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging foreign suppliers of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines to secure approval from the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of the necessary government processes, Philip ...
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
ASF outbreak detected in Cagayan, Philippines
The Provincial Veterinary Office in Cagayan, Philippines confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in the towns of Penablanca and Alcala, raising concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease, GMA News reported.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Japan employs sniffer dogs to stop entry of meat products as fear of ASF looms
Quarantine officials in Japan were using sniffer dogs to stop travelers bringing in meat products to the country as part of stepped up measures to prevent an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) that is sweeping Asia.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
ASF hampers pace of recovery of Philippines' hog production last year
The Philippines' hog production continued its recovery in 2023, but still at a rate slower than what industry players and government officials hoped for as threats posed by African swine fever (ASF) deter repopulation efforts.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
European project VAX4ASF to develop next-generation vaccine against ASF
The European initiative known as VAX4ASF (New Technologies for African Swine Fever) has commenced with the ambitious goal of creating an advanced vaccine against the African swine fever (ASF) virus, aiming to combat the disease on a global ...
Monday, February 5, 2024
Zamboanga city, Philippines aims to shift ASF classification from pink to green
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet) in Zamboanga city, Philippines, is in the process of compiling necessary documentation to request a downgrade in the African Swine Fever (ASF) categorisation from the current pink zone to yellow a ...
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Swine farmers in the Philippines ensure pork supply stability amid ongoing ASF challenges
Despite grappling with the persistent threat of African swine fever (ASF) for nearly five years, swine farmers in the Philippines have assured consumers of a consistent pork supply, Philippine News Agency reported.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Pork prices soar in India, swine farms face shortage amid ASF scare
Pork prices have surged in India, up INR 100 (US$1.20) to INR 350 (US$4.21) per kg, due to a shortage of larger swine in farms and the spread of African swine fever (ASF), Daiji World reported.
Friday, January 26, 2024
ASF resurfaces in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has detected new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Occidental Mindoro, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
ASF outbreaks in Hong Kong may boost US pork exports
Persistent African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Hong Kong raise the potential for increased demand for imported pork, especially from the United States, according to Dan Halstrom, president, and CEO of the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF ...
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
ASF threatens wild swine populations, affecting livelihoods and ecosystems
The global spread of African swine fever (ASF) is causing a severe decline in wild swine populations, posing a threat to the livelihoods of millions of people who rely on these animals for food, according to researchers, The Guardian report ...
Monday, January 22, 2024
Cambodian authorities unable to confirm ASF cases due to outdated samples
Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced that tests for suspected cases of African swine flu (ASF) have proven inconclusive.

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