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.
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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.
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.
Canada’s ASF early detection surveillance program expands to wild pigs
CanSpotASF has expanded its diagnostic screening to include invasive wild pigs sampling.
Priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency regarding agriculture and livestock farming
Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.
Thailand reports first ASF outbreak of the year
The outbreak occurred on a farm with 70 pigs in Chiang Mai.
U.S. invests $1.45 million in swine biosecurity projects
The projects are part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's $7.6M investment in agricultural biosecurity.
Philippines pig sentineling program continues in Western Visayas
The government’s sentineling program encourages farmers to return to swine production following African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.
South Korea reports ASF outbreak on farm with 24,000 pigs
This is the fourth farm outbreak in South Korea this year.
Japan: Classical swine fever found in wild boars in major pig-producing area
This is the first case of classical swine fever in Kyushu in wild boars. The island of Kyushu accounts for about one-third of Japan's domestic pigs.
Canada: Alberta launches small-scale swine disease surveillance project
The main goal of this project is surveillance and early detection of federally and provincially reportable diseases.
USDA awards $22.2 million in Farm Bill Funding to protect animal health
These 81 new projects led by 48 states, universities, industry organizations, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories will increase the nation’s ability to rapidly respond to and control animal disease outbreaks.
Australia to conduct ASF outbreak simulation exercise
The exercise will practice and test the government and industry's preparedness to manage the impacts of an ASF outbreak in domestic pigs and its detection in a major abattoir.