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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Australian researchers collaborate with MBF Therapeutics to evaluate ASF vaccine candidate
Australian researchers at the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) have joined forces with United States company MBF Therapeutics to assess the effectiveness of an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine candidate, Farm Journal ...
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
USDA-ARS researchers reduce classification of ASF strains to six genotypes
The US Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) has announced that researchers have reclassified the number of African swine fever (ASF) virus strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes.
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
ASF detected in Hong Kong, 5,600 swine to be culled
Hong Kong authorities have issued an order to cull approximately 5,600 swine after detecting African swine fever (ASF) at a licensed swine farm in the Lau Fau Shan area, near the mainland China border, Channel News Asia reported.
Monday, November 6, 2023
ASF eradicated from wild boar in Sardinia, Italy
The European Commission has officially recognised the eradication of African swine fever (ASF) from wild boar throughout Sardinia, Italy.
Thursday, November 2, 2023
USDA adds Nepal to ASF affected list
The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has officially included the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on its list of regions affected by African swine fever (ASF), National ...
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Canada establishes national framework to combat ASF
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has unveiled the National Standards and a National Framework to provide guidance to the swine industry in the event of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country, in support of the Canadi ...
Monday, October 30, 2023
ASF detected in Manipur, India
The state government of Manipur, India has identified three swine farms in the region as the epicentre of an African swine dever (ASF) outbreak, following a notification by the Manipur Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department, Imphal Free ...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Five countries to acquire ASF vaccines made by Vietnam
Representatives from five countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar and India, have signed contracts to purchase African swine fever (ASF) vaccines made in Vietnam.
Monday, October 23, 2023
Scientists in China develop new ASF vaccine candidate
A new vaccine candidate has been developed by Chinese scientists to combat African swine fever (ASF).
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.

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