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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
US researchers tackle feral swine and tick-borne ASF risks
The rising population of feral swine across Texas and the US is creating favourable conditions for disease-carrying ticks, increasing the risk of an African swine fever virus (ASFV) outbreak.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
FAO in cooperation with US and South Korean partners to fight ASF in wild pigs in Southeast Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization, the United States' Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have recently partnered to address African swine fever (ASF) in Southeast Asia with ...
Monday, December 9, 2024
ASF confirmed in wild boar carcass found in Germany's Rhein-Hunsrück district
Germany's national reference laboratory, the Friedrich Löffler Institute, confirmed the detection of African swine fever virus (ASF) in a wild boar carcass found on November 26 in the northern part of the Rhein-Hunsrück district.
Friday, December 6, 2024
EFSA study highlights multi-pronged approach needed to control ASF
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released new findings on strategies to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Philippines pushes ASF vaccine testing in Cordillera region
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is calling on swine farmers to participate in the trial of a vaccine aimed at combating African swine fever (ASF).
Monday, December 2, 2024
Bohol, Philippines reports new ASF cases after seven-month lull
The province of Bohol, Philippines has recorded new cases of African swine fever (ASF), marking the first resurgence of the hog disease in seven months.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Tay Ninh, Vietnam, steps up to protect pig herds from cross-border spread of ASF
Vietanm's Tay Ninh province is implementing solutions to protect its pig herd from African swine fever (ASF), which could spread through the country's border with Cambodia as well as neighboring provinces and cities.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Vietnam, WOAH co-organised workshop focused on controlling ASF
Vietnam's Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Rural Development, along with the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), organised the 4th International Workshop on African swine fever in Southeast Asian Countries.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines enforces strict ban on pork products to combat ASF
The municipal government of Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, has implemented a ban on the entry of pork products and related food items from other towns and provinces to protect the local livestock industry from the threat of African Swi ...
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Philippines expands ASF vaccination to disease-free areas
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced plans to vaccinate swine in areas free from African swine fever (ASF) to address low participation rates in the ongoing vaccination drive.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Scotland monitors feral swine for ASF risk
Scotland's feral swine population is under surveillance for African swine fever (ASF), a disease that has been spreading across mainland Europe.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Mizoram, India records decline in ASF swine deaths
Mizoram, India, reported no swine deaths since the fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) this year.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
ASF crisis in Dominican Republic boosts US pork exports
The Dominican Republic's prolonged struggle with African swine fever (ASF) has opened new opportunities for US pork producers as the disease becomes endemic in the Caribbean nation.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Belgian agency urges for vigilance for ASF as hunting season starts
Belgium's Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) is calling on hunters to be more vigilant for African swine fever as the hunting season begins.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Antique province, Philippines aims for ASF-free status before year-end
The Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office of Antique province, Philippines is working to achieve African swine fever (ASF)-free status by the end of 2024.

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