China bans pork imports from Italy and North Macedonia
China announced the ban on pork due to ASF outbreaks in Italy and North Macedonia.
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SHIC: New research project to investigate feed mill decontamination in the event of an ASF outbreak
The research project will evaluate several methods for cleaning and disinfecting feed mills following a potential ASF outbreak.
More ASF cases reported in Thailand
Thailand has reported eight total outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs to the OIE.
Philippines hog inventory grows as country recovers from ASF
The Department of Agriculture remains optimistic that the hog industry will gain momentum this year, and recover from its losses due to ASF.
ASF in Hong Kong: Wild boar carcass tests positive
A wild boar carcass found in the area around Wong Yue Tan in Tai Po tested positive for African swine fever virus.
Germany: Federal government wants greater coordination in the fight against ASF
The Federal Minister of Agriculture has brought together the state ministries of the federal states affected by African swine fever.
Germany: EU lifts ASF restrictions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ahead of schedule
The restrictions applied after the ASF outbreak on a pig farm in Lalendorf (Rostock district) will be lifted on January 15, 2022.
ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result
PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.
Italy reports new cases of ASF in wild boars
Italy has reported 5 new positive cases of ASF, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 8 to date.
United States joins ASF Prevention Group
The National Pork Producers Council joins more than 20 Latin American organizations in the fight against ASF.
Australia funds ASF fight in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea
Australia supports neighboring countries in responding to and recovering from African swine fever outbreaks.
Malaysia: ASF continues to spread in pigs and wild boar
African swine fever has now been reported in three states in the country in both domestic pigs and wild boar.
New country affected by ASF: North Macedonia
ASF has been confirmed in North Macedonia for the first time. It was found on a backyard farm with 18 susceptible animals and there were 3 cases located in Dramce (Delčevo), in the east of the country.
Thailand: ASF found in slaughterhouse sample
This is the first official report of African swine fever in Thailand.
Italy confirms two new ASF cases and expands the affected area
Following the confirmation of two new cases of African swine fever, Italy intensifies surveillance and control measures and expands the affected area.
Poland: More ASF outbreaks in pigs and wild boars in 2021
This last year saw the most outbreaks in pigs since 2018.