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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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Corn, soybeans, ASF, coronavirus - and the damage done
Human and animal diseases are slashing world meat consumption estimates but having less of an impact on feed crop supplies. Strangely, the more these diseases depress feed crop markets, the faster the next rally will arrive.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
US pork industry urges ban on organic soy products from ASF-positive countries
The United States has so far prevented an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), and to ensure its swine herd remains free of the disease, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and 30 state pork producers' associations have asked Agric ...
Friday, February 28, 2020
Covid-19 update: Coronavirus impact moderate; ASF remains foremost threat to hog farming (Feb 25, 2020)
The impact of the Covid-19 epidemic is far less serious to the hog market. Although hog farmers faced feed delivery difficulties just like broiler farmers, hog diets were more flexible than broilers, hence allowing farmers to make adjustmen ...
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
US scientists say commercial ASF vaccine to be released in two to five years
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Friday, January 31, 2020
ASF's impact on Vietnamese pork production and meat trade
Pork and poultry prices and imports set new records as feed output, corn purchases fall short of projected levels. Strongly rebounding domestic production, a preference for freshly slaughtered pork may minimize swine meat imports by the mid ...

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