ASF in China: Plan for relaunching pig production
The Ministry of Agriculture of China has published a statement announcing some measures to “stabilise” pig production.
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The OIE deems the ASF event in Mongolia solved
After its emergence in January 2019, Mongolia has confirmed 11 outbreaks.
ASF spreads to almost all the Chinese provinces
With the exception of Tibet and the island of Hainan, the rest of the Chinese territories have confirmed the presence of African swine fever.
ASF: France about to end the fencing in the borderland with Belgium
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food of France expects that the installation of fences along the border with the Belgian regions affected by African swine fever (ASF) is completed in April.
First case of ASF in Cambodia
Cambodia reported a first outbreak of African swine fever in backyard pigs, near the Vietnam border.
Yangxiang Anti-ASF Actual Combat Outline
"Yangxiang Anti-ASF Actual Combat Outline" Conference was held in 2019 in Nanning, Guangxi.
USDA to help guard against ASF
USDA provides information for producers and veterinarians to help guard against ASF through sound biosecurity and disease reporting.
USDA adds China to list of regions with African Swine Fever
APHIS took this action on August 6, 2018 when the disease was confirmed and are now publishing notice in the regulations.
USA: APHIS is launching a new Pests and Diseases webpage
The new page lists all pest and disease programs managed by APHIS as part of its mission to protect American agriculture and natural resources.
ASF: France creates a third wild boar culling area
The creation of a third white area within the fenced area as a shield against African swine fever is expected.
ASF in Vietnam: 21 provinces affected
Vietnam has confirmed 209 African swine fever outbreaks in 21 provinces.
China: Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter
The MARD released its notice no.7 on ‘Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter’, recognizing that the detection of ASF in the slaughtering process is an effective means for cutting off the route of transmission of the virus.
Canada responding to the threat of ASF
New funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada.
Bulgaria: ASF eradication plan in wild boars
After checking the plan presented by Bulgaria last December, the Commission has decided to authorise it.
Denmark: deficiencies in the cleaning and disinfection after transport
According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.
Tips for travelers to help keep ASF out of the US
Travelers will see some changes at airports as USDA works with CBP to increase screenings of passenger baggage.