France: new ASF prevention measures
With a decree issued in December 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture has extended the perimeter of the surveillance area established as part of the African swine fever (ASF) prevention measures.
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Smugglers in China cram pigs in cars, spreading ASF and disrupting markets
Hog speculators purchase cheaper pigs from Yunnan and sell them at higher prices in other provinces. The government is cracking down.
ASF in Bulgaria: widespread but improving
Bulgaria has lost over 20% of its pig population, but authorities are hopeful the worst is behind them. The most recent case was reported over a month ago.
Germany combats ASF threat with game fences
With the treat of ASF closing in from Poland, authorities elected to put up 120 km of wildlife protection fences to protect the state of Brandenburg.
ASF Belgium: positive carcass found in Zone I isolated by fences
The animal was discovered in zone I. This area has been completely closed off by fences since mid-July, 2019.
China's pork prices continue to retreat
China's pork market may beat expectations with balanced supply and demand during the upcoming Chinese New Year.
ASF Philippines: outbreak 'tapering down'
Outbreaks have decreased, increasing the confidence of the public and bringing back business. DA still urges compliance with zoning and control efforts.
Kazakhstan lifts ASF-related restrictions on Russian pigs and pork
Supply of pigs and pork products from 19 Russian regions is open to Kazakhstan.
Indonesia confirms 392 outbreaks of ASF in 19 areas of North Sumatra
Information from the OIE indicates that there are a total of 392 outbreaks with 1,228,951 susceptible animals.
Australia: tackling 200 new ASF threats per week
With the announcement of ASF in Indonesia, Australia faces an increased threat of infection from returning tourists. $66.6 million invested to protect the country's pigs.
Belgian economic mission to China: reopening the market for pork
The economic mission in China has opened many doors for Belgian food and agricultural products.
ASF Vietnam status update, challenges, and effects
Since February of this year, 22% of Vietnam's pig herd has been culled. Despite challenges controlling ASF, the disease spread seems to have slowed. Record high prices for Tet celebration.
ASF in China: plan to recover from ASF announced
China plans to be fully recovered from ASF by 2021 with government support of small farms, environmental issues, ASF monitoring, among other tasks.
Indonesia confirms ASF
According to FAO, the Minister of Agriculture announced the confirmation of ASF outbreak in North Sumatra Province on 12 December 2019.
Americas Region experts meet to prevent African swine fever
High-level officials of the national Veterinary Services coming from eight countries of the Americas Region meet on December 3 and 4 in Bogota, Colombia, to discuss how they can work in a coordinated manner and reinforce border control measures to avoid the entry of this disease into the region.