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NewsUkraine gains expertise in diagnosing African swine fever
In Kiev, FAO epidemiologists and livestock experts updated local lab technicians on the status of the contagious disease in Ukraine and Europe.
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Belarus' meat and dairy producers to toughen food safety control
The Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry noted that domestic companies should use the methods developed by the National Research Institute for Veterinary Virology and Microbiology of Russia.
France: serological survey of ASF in the Corsican abattoirs
In total, 401 samples from almost 8,000 pigs slaughtered during the period of the survey were analysed.
Belarus suspends certification of pig products intended for the Russian market
Belarus would suspend certification of pig products including chilled pork and frozen offals intended for the Russian market till the 11th of November this year.
Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in Poland
The ASF situation in Poland (19 cases and 2 outbreaks in 4 municipalities) seems to be very different from the countries east from Poland: it can be concluded that among wild boar in 4 municipalities the course of the disease is endemic rather than epidemic.
Poland: data regarding the sampling relative to ASF
Between 31 March and 27 October, a total of 3,229 wild boar samples have been tested.
Germany: the veterinarians are worried for the ASF situation in the EU
The German Veterinary Association (Bundestieraerztekammer) has voted, unanimously, for the approval of a decision destined to avoid the entrance of dangerous animal diseases.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
European Union: Council took stock of the situation regarding African swine fever in the EU
Several ministers highlighted the need to avoid a further spread of the disease in the EU.
Russia: ASF virus genome detected in products imported from one of Belarusian plants
In case new consignments contaminated with ASF materials are detected, additional protective measures can be taken.
Results of the 26th Conference of the OIE Regional Commission for Europe
The 26th Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Regional Commission for Europe, attended by 53 Member Countries from the Region.
Russia: temporary restrictions on import of porcine products and live pigs from Estonia
Due to African swine fever occurrence in the territory of Estonia temporary restrictions on import of porcine products and live pigs have been imposed since September 11, 2014.
European Union: Commission further reviews control measures to combat African Swine Fever
An update of EU control measures to combat the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) was endorsed by Member State experts.
Estonia confirms the first case of African Swine Fever
Estonia becomes the fourth country in the EU to notify cases of PPA.
Alternative sampling strategies for passive classical and African swine fever surveillance in wild boar
Taken together, swab samples could be recommended as a pragmatic approach to sample fallen wild boar.
European Union: Commission modifies areas under restriction for African swine fever
In order to focus animal health control measures and to prevent the spread of African swine fever is necessary to replace the Annex to Implementing Decision 2014/178/EU to include the relevant areas of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.