Swine news - Pig health

Culling begins in the infected area this week.

The total number of African swine fever cases rises to 46, all in the area declared an "infected zone"

This agreement will strengthen epidemiological surveillance efforts to prevent the entry of swine diseases, such as African swine fever (ASF).

In Brazil, the production of raw materials is expected to increase by 5% this 2021/2022 season compared to the previous year. Corn is expected to increase significantly, but soybeans will likely decrease compared to the previous season.

With the new location of the fence, the authorities are responding to the discovery of injured and dead wild animals at the fence as a result of the flooding of the Oder River at the beginning of the year.

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law with urgent measures to curb the spread of African swine fever in the territory.

Two projects aimed at ASF and PED prevention and control will protect animal health and ensure the international competitiveness of the Manitoba pork industry.

EFSA has launched an open consultation on the draft guidance methodology it will use for a series of scientific opinions on the welfare of farmed animals.

In 2021, total sales of animal drugs in Europe reached €7.4 billion.

The Institute's objective is to promote scientific and technological research and make it more accessible to small and medium-scale producers.

The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree providing aid to the swine industry with a budget of €50 million.

The uncontrolled, excessive use of antibiotics in livestock production leads to antibiotic resistance seriously threatening human health.

The new regulations stipulate the animal health, biosecurity, and welfare conditions with which pig farms must comply.

The Australian Government is investing in a new, national Biosecurity Training Centre.

The infected wild boar was found 52km away from where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.

There are now 20 confirmed cases, so far all of them within the infected area.

Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.

The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.

A wild boar carcass found in the area around Wong Yue Tan in Tai Po tested positive for African swine fever virus.

The Federal Minister of Agriculture has brought together the state ministries of the federal states affected by African swine fever.

The use of colistin in the pig industry increased by 9.3% in 2020. Experts consider urgent measures are needed to reduce its use.

The restrictions applied after the ASF outbreak on a pig farm in Lalendorf (Rostock district) will be lifted on January 15, 2022.