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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
South Korea to impose tougher ASF control measures
South Korea will implement stronger containment measures against African swine fever (ASF) due to growing concerns about the spread of the disease at local farms, the agriculture ministry said on April 11.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Localities in China step up action to stop ASF
Multiple Chinese localities have recently stepped up prevention measures against African swine fever, including expanding disinfection and monitoring at relevant facilities, according to official statements and media reports.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Philippines confirms escalation of ASF since last year
The Philippines Department of Agriculture reported on April 6 that African swine fever (ASF) infection has surged since 2022.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Australia's ABARES examines economical costs of ASF incursion
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) recently estimated the costs to the Australian economy as a result of two plausible scenarios concerning an African swine fever (ASF) incursion into Australi ...
Monday, April 3, 2023
Philippines to import more pork due to ASF
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors (Pampi) said the country is expected to import more pork, due to the continued spread of African swine fever (ASF) and the government's decision to retain low import tariffs on vital agricultura ...
Monday, April 3, 2023
Denmark's small pig farms fell short in preventing ASF
Random inspections of approximately 150 wild boar and domestic pig herds in Denmark last year revealed that small pig farms in the country can do more to prevent African swine fever (ASF), according to the Danish Veterinary and Food Adminis ...
Friday, March 31, 2023
Eighteen pigs put down at farm in Namakkal, India, after ASF outbreak
Eighteen pigs were culled at a private farm in Rasipuram, Namakkal, India, on March 30 following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, March 30, 2023
French government agency lab close to creating new ASF vaccine
A vaccine to combat African swine fever (ASF) could be produced based on research carried out by the Ploufragan-Plouzané-Niort Laboratory of French government agency ANSES.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Laos stops pork imports from Vietnam over ASF concerns
Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has announced the suspension of pork imports, including live pigs and processed products, from Vietnam and other countries hit by the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Potential for pork shortage in Philippines due to ongoing ASF infections
A pork shortage in the Philippines is possible due to the spread of African swine fever (ASF), according to projections by the country's Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Cebu, Philippines governor opposes culling of pigs over ASF concerns
The Governor of Cebu, the Philippines, Gwendolyn Garcia, reiterated on March 27 an earlier call on the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to forego the culling of pigs suspected of having been infected with the African swine fever (ASF) virus.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Taiwan subjects arrivals from outside country under higher scrutiny to prevent ASF
Arrivals from China, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia will be subjected to stricter vetting as Taiwan ramps up efforts to ward off African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, March 23, 2023
ASF reoccurs in South Korea following one-month hiatus
South Korea reported another African swine fever (ASF) case after a one-month hiatus on March 20, and issued a standstill order on pig farms and related facilities in the country's northern regions, the agriculture ministry said.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Pork producers in China downplay potential impact of fresh ASF infections on output
China's hog production capacity and prices remain stable and resilient with no particular impact from African swine fever (ASF), thanks to ramped up efforts already in place to secure safe manufacturing and supply, major pork producers and ...
Thursday, March 16, 2023
China's hog output faces potential drop with fresh ASF outbreaks
A surge in African swine fever infections in China is set to reduce hog output later in 2023, farm managers and analysts said.

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