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Friday, October 20, 2023
Illegal sale of vaccine blamed for ASF spread in Philippines
The spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines can be attributed to the illegal sale of 300,000 vials of ASF vaccines to hog raisers, said an official of the farmers' group, Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG).
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Northern Ireland, UK agriculture department calls for public vigilance as ASF strikes Europe
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, is urging the public to be vigilant following confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in a number of countries across Europe.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
More companies outside Philippines keen to offer bird flu, ASF vaccines, says official
More foreign companies are interested to provide vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever (ASF) to curb the spread of animal diseases in the Philippines, an official of the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) said on October 1 ...
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
ASF outbreak confirmed in Imphal West district, Manipur, India
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Indian state Manipur's Imphal West district has been confirmed by the Manipur veterinary department, India Today reported on October 14.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
First ASF cases confirmed in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
The province of Oriental Mindoro, the Philippines, has detected its first cases of African swine fever (ASF), Governor Bonz Dolor said on October 9.
Monday, October 9, 2023
New Zealand's pork industry seeks suspension of pork imports from ASF-affected countries
New Zealand's pork sector is calling for a ban on pork imported from countries with African swine fever (ASF) until New Zealand receives assurances that robust biosecurity protocols are in place in nations impacted by the disease.
Monday, October 9, 2023
ASF outbreaks in Poland rise to 27 so far in 2023
Poland was hit by another African swine fever outbreak, the 27th of such event this year.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
BASF offers Product Carbon Footprints for ingredients portfolio in human & animal nutrition markets
BASF has calculated the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for vitamins, carotenoids, beverage processing polymers, feed enzymes and feed performance ingredients for the human and animal nutrition markets, the company recently announced.
Monday, October 2, 2023
China opens doors to pork imports from ASF-free regions of Russia
China has officially granted approval for the import of pork from specific regions of Russia that have remained free from African swine fever (ASF), according to an announcement made by China's customs agency, Farm Journal's Pork reported.
Monday, October 2, 2023
BASF launches MyCarbonFootprint dashboard for sustainable procurement
BASF has released a new digital application designed to help customers gain a better overview of the sustainability status of the product portfolio they purchase from the company.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Origin of ASF outbreak in Sweden still a mystery
Experts are still trying to determine the origin of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Sweden, a minor pork exporter that holds only 1% of the swine herd in the European Union.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Bacolod, Philiipines, provides financial aid to ASF-affected hog producers
The government of Bacolod, a city on the northwest coast of Negros Island, the Philippines, has started to release financial assistance to hog producers affected by the African swine fever (ASF), which has almost wiped out the backyard swin ...
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Tamil Nadu, India, on alert for ASF
Tamil Nadu, India, is on high alert following suspected cases of African swine fever (ASF), which spreads through wild pigs, along the border with neighbouring Karnataka and Kerala.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
UK perceived to be in need of stronger border control as ASF struck Sweden
The United Kingdom is under pressure to raise the threat level of African swine fever (ASF) from medium to high after Sweden reported its first case.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Study reveals utility of using behavioral sensors to detect ASF-strickened wild boars
Findings published by scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany showed that lightweight sensors can detect sickness behavior in wild boar — raising the possibility of a minimally invasive tool to assist in ...

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