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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
China to clamp down further on illegal African swine fever vaccines
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it will clamp down further on the illegal production and sales of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines in the country, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Olymel swine plant in Alberta, Canada reopens following COVID-19 related shutdown
Major Canadian meat producer Oylmel LP has reopened its Red Deer, Alberta pork-processing plant gradually following a temporary shutdown because of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
African swine fever outbreaks detected in Sichuan and Hubei, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has detected African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the Sichuan and Hubei provinces, major swine production areas, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Roslin: Gene technologies could help prevent swine flu
Gene-editing technologies offer opportunities to curb swine flu virus on farms and reduce the risk of a pandemic, according to a review of research studies by the Roslin Institute.
Friday, March 5, 2021
African swine fever detected among piglets in Yunnan, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has confirmed an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak among piglets illegally transported through Funing country, Yunnan province, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
Soymeal futures in China decline because of swine disease concerns
Soymeal futures in China declined 5%, the sharpest drop in eight years on February 26, as investors took profit and new African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in the country resulted in concerns over demand, Reuters reported.
Monday, March 1, 2021
South Africa confirms African swine fever outbreak at Western Cape region
South Africa's Western Cape region confirmed its first African swine fever (ASF) cases at two small farms following reports of ASF outbreaks in other parts of the country, according to Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape's agriculture minister, Re ...
Friday, February 26, 2021
Study in China discovers milder African swine fever virus variants
A study published this week in China found new African swine fever (ASF) virus variants that are milder, which is less deadly but difficult to detect and get under control, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Livestock genetics firm Genus anticipates challenges as it helps restock China swine farms
British livestock genetics firm Genus' chief executive said there may be possible short-term challenges as the company helps restock China's swine industry that has been hit with disease outbreaks over the winter, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 26, 2021
German swine prices recover from impact of ASF, COVID-19
German swine prices rose further this week as markets recover from the impact of import bans on German pork and reduced slaughterhouse capacity, the association of German animal farmers VEZG said on February 24, Reuters reported.
Thursday, February 25, 2021
African swine fever confirmed in Sabah, Malaysia
The Sabah Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has confirmed an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Pitas, Sabah, Malaysia, The Malay Mail reported.
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
China to boost grain yields and safeguard swine production to boost food security
China aims to increase grain yields, improve support for its domestic seed industry, and safeguard domestic swine production to boost food security following the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a recently published key policy document, Reuters ...
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
UK swine industry badly affected by COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit
Pork producers in Britain have seen profits affected by COVID-19, an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Germany, and Brexit red tape that has battered exports and hurt demand from major purchasers such as German sausage makers, Reuters r ...
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Olymel Canada to export swine to the US after COVID-19 outbreak shuts down plant
Canada's Olymel LP said it will export swine to the United States to clear a backlog after it temporarily shut down its Red Deer, Alberta plant following a COVID-19 outbreak among workers, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Algenex and Virbac sign licensing agreement for insect-based vaccine in major swine indication
In a February 22 press statement, biotechnology company Algenex SL and Virbac announced that they have entered into an international licensing agreement for the development and commercialisation of a CrisBio®-based vaccine in a major s ...

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