UK bolsters protection from animal diseases with £200m new funding
An investment in the UK’s main research and laboratory testing facility will bolster the country's fight against animal disease.
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Brazil: New funding to accelerate pig research
Federal government reinforces pig farming with PAC funds.
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.
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.
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.
Belgian agency implores hunters not to hunt in ASF risk areas
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) is calling on hunters to be extra vigilant for African swine fever this hunting season.
Sri Lanka bans the sale of pork to stop ASF and PRRS spread
Sri Lanka has temporarily prohibited the slaughter, transport, and sale of pigs to prevent disease spread.
Ten years of ASF in Poland: what have we learnt?
For several reasons, Poland has not managed to control ASF in wild boars and pigs. What measures has this country implemented during these 10 years and why were they insufficient?
Dominican Republic awards certificates to biosecure farms under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan
President Luis Abinader led the presentation ceremony of the first biosecurity certificates to four pig farms in the Dominican Republic, within the framework of the National Swine Biosecurity Plan, implemented last year.
Canada announces funding to improve animal health and welfare
This investment aims to enhance animal health and welfare through improvements to disease surveillance, emergency management, and animal care standards.
Poland reports 42nd outbreak of ASF in pigs
There have been 42 outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2024.
Strengthening North America's defense against African swine fever
The 4th North American African Swine Fever Forum was hosted in Canada.
On-farm vaccine handling (III): Administration
A review of vaccine administration routes, administration methods according to the type of animal, and how to manage vaccination supplies.
Summary of the 27th IPVS and 15th ESPHM-ECPHM: sanitation, immunology, vaccines
In this second installment, Antonio Palomo summarizes the papers and posters on health, immunology, and vaccines presented at the latest edition of the IPVS and ESPHM-ECPHM in Leipzig.
Space–time dynamics of African swine fever spread in the Philippines
The results here will help inform decisions intended to mitigate the impact of ASF in the Philippines and will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiological dynamics.
Canada’s ASF early detection surveillance program expands to wild pigs
CanSpotASF has expanded its diagnostic screening to include invasive wild pigs sampling.