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Mexico: integral biosecurity to prevent the entry of ASF

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) is implementing actions for the prevention of ASF in entry points such as ports, airports and borders, and it is strict with the imports of non-pork products from countries with positive cases.

ASF in Laos: The second confirmed outbreak is located near the border with Thailand

The outbreak is located near the border with Thailand.

Vietnam faces pork scarcity

ASF has caused an important decrease in the pig census in Vietnam, that is the main consumer of pork products per capita in Southeast Asia.

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ASF in Vietnam: 11% of the pig census has been culled

Since the emergence of ASF in Vietnam, the disease has been confirmed in all its provinces, except in Ninh Thuan.

North Ireland: detection of ASF DNA fragments in meat brought illegally by passengers

A sample of seizures have been tested at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) resulting in the detection of ASF DNA fragments.

ASF outbreaks in Bulgaria since the emergence of the disease in August 2018. In domestic pigs (pink) and wild boars (black).

ASF Bulgaria: first outbreaks in domestic pigs in 2019, near Romania

African swine fever cases have been detected in domestic pigs in the province of Pleven, right beside the border with Romania.

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Canada, EU agree to ASF zoning

Canada and European Union mitigate potential trade impacts by allowing safe trade in disease-free zones in the event of an African swine fever outbreak.

China pigmeat production

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ASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports

China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.

Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever

Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.

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Philippines bans German pork imports over ASF fears

The ban was imposed after it was discovered that a shipment of pork supposedly coming from Germany was found to contain boxes of pork from Poland, a country which has cases of the African Swine Fever.

ASF in Belgium: new restrictions to circulation in the forests

After the assessment, the circulation is forbidden in 7,000 new hectares as of June 1st.

Brazil intensifies the measures to prevent the entry of ASF

The Ministry has intensified the information to travellers in airports and border checkpoints to prevent the entry of ASF into Brazil.

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All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.

Malaysia increases precautions against African swine fever

The spreading of the African swine fever virus in Asia expands the fear of infection between the Asian ASF-free countries

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ASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar

The prices of food rose by 7.7% in March, the greatest rise in the last seven years. The increase in the price of pork due to the decrease in production caused by African swine fever, as well as that of fruit and vegetables due to the bad weather are the main causes.

New Multi-Partner Trust Fund launched to combat Antimicrobial Resistance globally

The Tripartite - a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund, which is being supported by an initial contribution of $5 million from the Government of the Netherlands.

Qu Dongyu of China elected FAO Director-General

Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round.

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Laos confirms ASF for the first time

All outbreaks have been confirmed in the province of Saravane.

Poland: increase in ASF cases in domestic pigs

After detecting only 2 cases in domestic pigs between January and May, 5 new ASF cases have been confirmed in June.

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ASF Vietnam: Hanoi has culled more than 20% of its pig census

More than 387,500 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been culled in Hanoi, this representing 20.7% of the total pigs raised.

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ASF in China: financial support for pig farms

The aim of the aids is to stabilise pig production after the important drop suffered caused by the ASF epidemics.

ASF: Colombia forbids the presence of pigs at the Agroexpo 2019

Through Resolution No. 7819 of 2019, that modifies the animal health authorisation for the 22nd edition of the Agroexpo, the ICA will not allow the presence of pigs at the fair to avoid the possible entry of ASF.

Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions

The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.

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OIE: New official disease status

OIE’s official disease status can be issued for six priority diseases. These status are of major importance to OIE Members and are of great significance for international trade as they constitute an official reference for the World Trade Organization (WTO). They reflect the level of transparency and quality of the Veterinary Services of the country, increase the value of its livestock sector and facilitate regional and international trade of animals and animal products.

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Belgium: more steps towards the reduction of wild boar population

The goal is to completely eliminate wild boars from the African Swine Fever affected areas before the end of 2019.

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