ASF continues in Asia: 13 countries affected, at least 8 million pigs dead
A summary of the ASF situation in Asia and the Pacific presented at the recent meting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever.
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Staged loading to improve farm biosecurity
The movement of live animals out of the farm can compromise farm biosecurity. A meticulously designed transfer facility and safe load out protocols are key to prevent the risk of cross contamination.
Pirbright Annual Report showcases investment in innovation
Pirbright’s latest contributions to disease eradication are featured in the report, which include studies towards a vaccine against African swine fever.
EU: Mandatory inspections for livestock transport to reduce FMD spread
Animal and feed transport vehicles from certain third countries with a risk of foot-and-mouth disease must be inspected upon return to the EU.
Czech Republic and Poland call for EU support in battle against ASF
The countries call on the EU for support in cooperation, control measures, and financing of veterinary programs concerning African swine fever.
US National Pork Board launches tool to protect against foreign animal disease fallout
AgView digital platform offers a Path to Protection with real-time capability.
Tiny doses of virus can cause African swine fever
Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.
Protekta germicide powder: A simple way to keep swine barns clean
Use germicide powder to keep disease threats in check when pigs are in the barn.
ASF China: Illegally transported pigs to blame for majority of outbreaks in 2020
Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.
ILRI establishes a One Health Centre in Africa (OHRECA)
The One Health Centre will enhance the health of people, animals and their shared environment in Africa.
EU: Conclusions on the farm to fork strategy
For the first time, the entire food system is taken into account as a whole – from producers to consumers.
South Korea: First ASF case in domestic pigs in one year
The affected farm had 721 animals. The most recent outbreak in domestic pigs occurred almost exactly a year ago.
Japan confirms CSF in domestic pigs for first time in six months
Classical swine fever was confirmed on a pig farm with 5,390 head in Takasaki City.
U of Illinois student wins Morrison Swine Innovator Prize… again!
For the second year in a row Zack Talbert has received the prize; this year for fumigation equipment to prevent pathogens from entering swine barns.
Internal Biosecurity: McREBEL and beyond!!
In this series of articles about internal biosecurity we will review McRebel and other strategies that we perform to control the movement of pathogens within the farm as we complete our daily work
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.