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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
African swine fever outbreak detected in Sichuan, China
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said they have detected an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Sichuan province, southwest of the country, Reuters reported.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
3,000 swine culled in Hong Kong due to African swine fever
Authorities in Hong Kong said 3,000 swine have been culled in one of the city's farms due to African swine fever (ASF) the first time the virus was detected to be spreading in the city, Reuters reported.
Monday, February 8, 2021
Researchers in China discover natural mutation in African swine fever virus
Researchers in China have discovered a natural mutation in the African swine fever (ASF) virus that may be less deadly that the strain that devastated China's swine herds in 2018 and 2019, Reuters reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
Philippines allocates US$1.66 million for African swine fever test kits
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has allocated PHP 80 million (~US$1.66 million; PHP 10 = US$0.21) for domestically produced African swine fever (ASF) test kits, ABS-CBN News reported.
Monday, January 25, 2021
New strains of African swine fever in China caused by unlicensed vaccines
China's swine industry insiders said two new strains of African swine fever (ASF) detected in local swine farms are most likely caused by unlicensed, illicit vaccines, the latest setback to the steadily recovering sector, Reuters reported.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
30 cases of African swine fever detected in Germany among wild boar
A further 30 African swine fever (ASF) cases have been detected among wild boar in Brandenburg state, eastern Germany, a continuing disease outbreak which has stopped the country's exports to Asia, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
South Korea beefs up measures against African swine fever
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs said it has beefed up measures against African swine fever (ASF) such as installing more fences, as increased infections among wild boars could result in another ASF wave among ...
Thursday, November 26, 2020
African swine fever and the proven disinfectant to prevent huge economic losses
Dozens of countries continue to with deal African Swine Fever as it persists to infest swine farming communities in Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Chinese scientists lay foundation for African swine fever vaccine
Scientists in China showcased the African swine fever (ASF) virus architecture and implications for viral assembly, creating the foundation for an ASF vaccine development at the Forum 2020 on Science and Technology for Agricultural and Rura ...

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