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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.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
South Korea issues emergency directives to combat ASF
In response to the recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in South Korea, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo issued urgent directives calling for immediate and effective quarantine measures, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
UK concerned over illegal pork imports potentially carrying ASF
United Kingdom authorities are concerned over the threat of African swine fever (ASF) entering the country through illegal pork imports, BBC News reported.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Montenegro detects first ASF case
Montenegro's Ministry of Agriculture has detected African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars, marking the first recorded case of the disease in the country, SeeNews reported.
Monday, January 15, 2024
China imposes import ban on swine from Bangladesh amid ASF outbreak
China has taken preventive measures by banning the import of swine, swine products, and wild boar from Bangladesh following the confirmation of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the country, Pig World reported.

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