China bans pork imports from Italy and North Macedonia
China announced the ban on pork due to ASF outbreaks in Italy and North Macedonia.
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SHIC: New research project to investigate feed mill decontamination in the event of an ASF outbreak
The research project will evaluate several methods for cleaning and disinfecting feed mills following a potential ASF outbreak.
Australia funds ASF fight in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea
Australia supports neighboring countries in responding to and recovering from African swine fever outbreaks.
Malaysia: ASF continues to spread in pigs and wild boar
African swine fever has now been reported in three states in the country in both domestic pigs and wild boar.
Thailand: ASF found in slaughterhouse sample
This is the first official report of African swine fever in Thailand.
Insect larvae as a protein source for pig feed – What’s the future?
The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.
Italy: Two new suspected cases of ASF in wild boar in Piedmont and Liguria
Two suspected cases have been identified, one in Franconalto, Piedmont region, and the other in Isola del Cantone, Liguria region.
Distribution of African swine fever virus within a feed mill environment
ASF virus became widely distributed throughout the facility with only minor changes in detection frequency as subsequent batches of feed were produced.
An inside look at how Canada is facing the threat of ASF: Interview with Dr. Egan Brockhoff
The industry must be working for the best and preparing for the worst, and that includes what happens if ASF enters.
Canada: Support to help pork producers grow their markets and protect against ASF
An investment of more than $4.6 million will go to three projects to grow the pork industry and to help farms face the threat of ASF.
Wipe out African swine fever - or live with it?
Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.
Philippines to build its first cold examination facility for imports
The new facility will be used to inspect imported containerized agri-fishery commodities to strengthen the country’s food safety regulatory system.
How to organize a biosecurity improvement plan
Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important for disease prevention. In this article, we discuss how a biosecurity improvement plan can be organized.
HoCoTec: A Dutch farm in Colombia
HoCoTec is a production system that takes on the challenge of serving as an open center for learning and experimentation.
African swine fever will keep moving west in Europe
France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.
Australia's new plan to combat feral pigs
The National Feral Pig Action Plan sets out actions to improve feral pig management and reduce their impacts.