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Infographics on categorization of antimicrobials
This advice will be the basis of the future list of antimicrobials reserved for humans.
Ireland: Public consultation on EU Regulation on veterinary medicinal products
Estonia is working to achieve ASF-free status in wild boar
After being declared free of ASF in domestic pigs by the OIE, Estonia is now seeking the same status for wild boar, from the European Commission, which would allow for pig and pork trade again.
US and Vietnam collaborate to better understand and control ASF
China strengthens tracking of hog transport to control animal disease
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The OJEU has published seven new regulations concerning the Animal Health Law.
Colombia: Control of classical swine fever in miniature pigs
COVID-19, farm animals and companion animals: Questions and answers
The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission has published a new document with questions and answers about COVID-19, focusing on domestic and farm animals.
The United States updates its ASF Response Plan
The Red Book is a comprehensive response plan for the United States in the event of an ASF incursion in the country, which includes updates from previous versions.
General situation of ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How many outbreaks have been reported and how many are still ongoing? An overview of the current African swine fever situation in Asian and Pacific countries.
India confirms 11 ASF outbreaks in two states
India reported outbreaks of ASF in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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France closes a slaughterhouse due to employees with COVID-19
To date, there are 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a slaughterhouse in Fleury les Aubrais. The company will be closed temporarily by a prefectoral order.
ASF Belgium: movement restrictions lifted for forests
A new decree will come into effect on May 15, authorizing the movement of walkers and cyclists in ASF-infected areas of the forest.
French veterinarians authorized to use telemedicine
Unlike human medicine, veterinary medicine has not previously had a regulatory framework that would allow telemedicine practices.
New bacterium discovered that causes lung lesions
A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.
Germany closes several slaughterhouses due to COVID-19
Vion and Westfleisch have had to temporarily close some of their plants due to COVID-19 infecting their employees.
Switzerland confirms PRRS
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India confirms ASF in the country for the first time
India has confirmed the presence of ASF in the state of Assam.
Is ASF in China on the rise again?
13 ASF outbreaks have been reported since March this year, most of which involved illegal transportation and sale of live pigs.
France confirms Aujeszky's disease in wild boar
The OIE has confirmed wild boar ELISA positive for Aujeszky's disease in Beaulon (Allier).
EU: Escalating ASF outbreaks
In just 3 months, 4,476 outbreaks of ASF in wild boar have been reported to the ADNS, over half of the total number of outbreaks in 2019.
ASF Germany: Saxony intensifies prevention measures
Free State of Saxony is strengthening its prevention measures against ASF by implementing new regulations which entered into force on April 16, 2020.