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Monday, August 28, 2023
ASF surveillance beefed up at border of Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada district, India
Surveillance of African swine fever (ASF) has been strengthened in India, this time at the border of Karnataka in Dakshina Kannada district, as a measure to check the spread of the disease from neighbouring Kerala.
Friday, August 25, 2023
ASF spreads to 49 countries, causing 1.5 million animal losses, WOAH report reveals
African swine fever (ASF), a highly contagious animal disease with a 100% mortality rate in domestic swine and wild boars, has rapidly spread to 49 countries since January 2021, according to a report released by the World Organisation for A ...
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Philippines promising importer of ASF vaccines from Vietnam
Vietnam's African swine fever (ASF) vaccines have found an eager market in the Philippines, with the import of 300,000 doses of AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine by AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company through the Philippines' KPP Powers Commodites Inc com ...
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Roslin: Pig gene critical for ASF infection
Scientists have pinpointed a gene in the DNA of pigs that is needed by a deadly virus to cause infection, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Kansas State University awarded grant to develop ASF vaccine solutions
Kansas State University has been granted funding to embark on a research initiative aimed at safeguarding global food supplies by developing vaccines to shield swine from infectious diseases, focusing on African swine fever (ASF), Farm Jour ...
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
USDA to grant license for experimental ASF vaccine by Bulgarian firm Huvepharma
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) has announced that it has granted an exclusive license for an experimental African swine fever (ASF) vaccine to Huvepharma EOOD, a company based in Sofia ...
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
ASF-affected hog producers in Antique province, Philippines, receive insurance claims
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has started paying the insurance claims of hog producers in Antique province, the Philippines, whose swine were hit by the African swine fever (ASF) this August.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Cebu, Philippines, stops entry of hogs, pork from Bohol following ASF outbreak
A 60-day ban on the entry of hogs, pork and its by-products from Bohol, the Philippines, is being implemented in Cebu province after African swine fever (ASF) was detected in Pilar town.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
US Swine Health Information Centre highlights challenges for Vietnam's ASF vaccines
The US Swine Health Information Centre (SHIC) has highlighted the challenges for Vietnam's African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, the world's first commercially endorsed vaccines against ASF, which includes lack of a DIVA (differentiating infe ...
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Hurt by ASF, India's pork-producing sector holds promises
While pork is not a preferred meat in India for religious reasons, there is demand for the meat in the country's northeastern states and metro cities.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Thousands of pigs put down in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia following ASF outbreaks
Thousands of pigs have been culled in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, as governments are under pressure to do more to compensate farmers for their losses.
Monday, July 31, 2023
China delivers resources to Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to fight ASF
The Chinese embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina has donated resources to the local government of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to help residents fight against African swine fever (ASF), the embassy said on July 28.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Croatia allocates US$8.4 million to help farmers affected by ASF
Croatia has set aside €7.5 million (US$8.4 million) to support farmers impacted by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, the agriculture ministry said.
Monday, July 24, 2023
Biosecurity remains crucial amid ASF fatigue during US summer fair season
As the US summer fair season kicks off, the importance of biosecurity is being emphasised for those showcasing animals, especially in the case of swine, where preventing African swine fever (ASF) from entering the US remains a top priority, ...
Monday, July 24, 2023
Twelfth ASF outbreak strikes Poland this year
Poland confirmed its 12th African swine fever (ASF) outbreak this year.

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