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Monday, April 13, 2020
Philippine 2020 pork output seen at 6-year low due to ASF
The African swine fever (ASF) epidemic may cut Philippine pork output this year to a six-year low of 1.45 million tonnes, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in its latest market project report, BusinessMirror reported.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
China faces new ASF cases amid COVID-19 crisis
Amid the global battle of containing the COVID-19 outbreak, cases of African swine fever (ASF) has been reported from Yunyang County of China's Chongqing province.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
ASF outbreak could cost US swine sector US$50 billion in 10 years
A new study replicates the impact of the loss of pork export markets and found that an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak could cost the US swine industry as much as US$50 billion over 10 years.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Report from China: Stalosan F helps pig farmer to a new start after ASF outbreak
The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has caused a huge impact on China's pig industry. Pig stocks are falling off a cliff, while prices are continuing to soar. With the strong support of the government, many farmers have begun the prep ...
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Samoa bans all imported pork and pork products from ASF countries
The government imposed measure aims to stop African swine fever (ASF) from entering the country after Papua New Guinea confirmed an ASF outbreak, reported Fiji Times.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Australian pork sector on alert as Papua New Guinea confirms ASF
Pork producers in Australia are on high alert after confirmation that the deadly virus African swine fever (ASF) is now present in neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Monday, March 30, 2020
ASF kills hundreds of Papua New Guinea' pigs
The government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) confirmed that more than 300 pigs have died in the country's highlands - from African Swine Fever.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
US government successfully creates tool in ASF field test
The US Department of Homeland Security stated Tuesday it had successfully evaluated a genetic test that detects the African swine fever (ASF) virus and returns results in a matter of hours.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Philippines seen to buy more imported pork, chicken due to ASF
As the African swine fever (ASF) continues to affect some areas in the Philippines and pull down its local supply, the country is expected to buy more pork and chicken from the global market.
Friday, March 13, 2020
ASF discovered in swine transported to Sichuan, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said African swine fever (ASF) was discovered among illegally transported swine to Sichuan from other provinces, reported Reuters.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Philippines develops ASF test kit that's cost- and time-efficient
Scientists from the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in the Philippines have developed a test kit for African swine fever (ASF), which cuts drastically diagnosis cost and time, BusinessMirror reported.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
US NPPC approves ASF prevention and plant-based product label resolutions
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) approved resolutions to boost African swine fever (ASF) prevention measures and advocate labelling of plant-based alternative meats.
Monday, March 9, 2020
USDA will ban all swine shipments if ASF detected
The US Department of Agriculture (ASF) said it will stop all swine shipments entering the United States for a minimum of three days if African swine fever (ASF) is found in the country, reported Reuters.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Trump signs bill to protect US against ASF
President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday to protect the US pork industry from the threat of the deadly African swine fever (ASF) virus through expanded agricultural inspections.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Philippines' latest ASF outbreak in Naga city; state of calamity imminent
The city of Naga in Camarines Sur province is the latest area in the Philippines to confirm an outbreak of the African swine fever.

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