France allocates 2 million euros to prevent ASF
France is contributing 2 million euros to reinforce prevention against African swine fever (ASF).
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Canada conducts cross-border simulation exercise on African swine fever
The exercise will test how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Department of Agriculture apply bilateral zoning arrangements.
VACDIVA Final World Technology Transfer Workshop: key advancements in ASF control
The Final World Technology Transfer Workshop of the VACDIVA project took place on December 12th, 2024, in Brussels at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC).
FAO partners to safeguard pigs from ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How FAO is leading the charge to safeguard all pigs in Asia and the Pacific.
The Pirbright Institute: Research offers hope for future African swine fever vaccine
Scientists have gained new insights into African swine fever virus (ASFV), a deadly pathogen that causes major losses in global pig farming and threatens global food security.
African swine fever virus DNA is present in non-biting flies collected from outbreak farms in Romania
This study brings compelling evidence of the presence of the most common synanthropic flies near domestic pig farms carrying ASFV DNA.
Sri Lanka reports first outbreaks of ASF in the country
Three outbreaks on farms have affected a total of 1701 susceptible animals.
Fences aren't enough to control ASF spread, finds EFSA
New insights from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveal that while fences can help control the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) they need to be used alongside other measures for maximum effectiveness.
ASF Germany: Positive wild boar carcass found in Rhine-Hunsrück
According to investigations, the carcass arrived on the banks of the Rhine River from the existing African swine fever restriction zone, therefore, no new restriction zones will be established.
Philippines expands ASF vaccination to more areas
African swine fever vaccination expands to areas with no active cases.
Vietnam has used 5.9 million doses of ASF vaccine
The Department of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Rural Development with the World Organization for Animal Health organized the 4th International Workshop on African swine fever in Southeast Asian Countries.
Vietnam preventing ASF from crossing the Cambodian border
Tay Ninh province is implementing solutions to protect its pig herd of about from African swine fever at risk of entering through the border from Cambodia and neighboring provinces and cities.
Intradermal needle-free injection prevents ASF transmission, while intramuscular needle injection does not
This study confirmed the hematogenous transmission of African Swine Fever virus between pigs through needle-sharing.
ASF's impact on the Dominican Republic pork market
According to official statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, local pork production has decreased by 15% since ASF was detected in the Dominican Republic. Considering import volumes during that period, the decline in production is likely to be even greater.
Current ASF situation in the Dominican Republic
African swine fever remains a significant challenge in the Dominican Republic. Despite initial emergency response efforts, the disease is now endemic, with outbreaks showing an upward trend in 2024 and continuing to consistently appear throughout the country.