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EFSA publishes guidance for reporting 2023 laboratory data on ASF
This guidance covers the technical aspects of reporting laboratory data for the African swine fever data collection.
U.S. updates its African Swine Fever Response Plan
Key changes include introducing the concept of the Protection Zone for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
FDA releases plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings for 2024-2028
The plan provides stakeholders with a transparent roadmap of the actions that correspond to FDA’s three main veterinary stewardship goals.
Poland joins EFSA's #StopASF campaign
The EFSA and the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate join forces in the 2023 pan-European campaign to support the fight against African swine fever.
ASF Sweden: Infected boar count continues to rise, reaching 41
Four cases have been found in Norberg and the remaining cases were in Fagersta.
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African swine fever genotype 2 was confirmed in a positive herd in Dorgali. The region reacts to counter the "imported" virus.
U.S. and Mexico reinforce Binational Outbreak Notification Protocol
Sanitary agencies, academia, and the production sector of both countries are working to provide greater guarantees of food safety to their consumers by training producers and marketers of fresh foods in good agricultural practices and the standardization of laboratory techniques.
ASF Sweden: Wild boar count at 18 with more expected
Eighteen cases of African swine fever in wild boar have been confirmed in Sweden.
Panama: Ministry and swine industry meet to strengthen production
Marketing, production processes, and genetics were the topics discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Agricultural Development, Augusto Valderrama, and Juan Guevara, representing the Panamanian pork sector.
New report reveals global decrease in antimicrobial use in animals
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) released a landmark report showing encouraging progress in combatting antimicrobial resistance.
Japan temporary suspends of imports of live pigs, pork from Sweden
The suspension is to prevent pigs raised in Japan from being infected with African swine fever virus.
African Swine Fever
Sweden confirms first ASF case in the country
A case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a dead wild boar in the municipality of Fagersta. This is the first case of ASF in Sweden.
UK: New border controls to protect against biosecurity threats
The Border Target Operating Model sets out new controls to better protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and create a world-class border system for trade in goods.
Spain: Wild boar population to be quantified
The monitoring of wild boars is essential for the authorities to be able to take the necessary measures to manage them.
Mongolia reports first case of ASF in four years
Two domestic swine farms have been affected by African swine fever.
Philippines: ASF spreads to new province
Palawan province is no longer free of African swine fever (ASF) after an outbreak of the disease was confirmed on Cocoro Island.
Guatemala and FAO unite to prevent African swine fever
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brought together communicators and journalists from the Latin American and Caribbean region to strengthen communication strategies to prevent and contain African swine fever reported in 2021 in Haiti and later in the Dominican Republic.
ASF Italy: Lombardy region raises alert level
Although new cases have yet to be officially confirmed, the region is announcing new regulations.
Italy: First case of ASF in domestic pigs in Lombardy
Veterinary authorities confirmed the presence of African swine fever on a family farm in the province of Pavia (Lombardia).
Germany's antibiotic use in veterinary medicine decreased in 2022
The total amount of antibiotics administered in veterinary medicine decreased by 61 tons compared to the previous year.
Summary of the ASF situation in Italy to date
Since the first occurrence of ASF in mainland Italy in January 2022, 1057 cases have been detected in wild boar and 550 in domestic pigs.
Pork markets diverge - Rabobank Q3 Report
Global pork markets are being influenced by sluggish economic growth, weak consumption, recurrent disease outbreaks, and productivity issues.
How has ASF evolved in the EU so far this year?
The latest ADIS data on the African swine fever (ASF) situation in the European Union have been published up to July 2023.
Croatia confirms 59 outbreaks of ASF
Since the first occurrence of ASF on Croatian territory on June 27, 59 outbreaks have now been confirmed.
Canada to create a vaccine bank for foot and mouth disease in animals
Funding will provide Canada with a dedicated vaccine source to support the CFIA and industry in the event of an outbreak.