Italy uses a new trap to control ASF in wild boars
The innovative trap is called PIG BRIG and is designed to be easy to use and effective.
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U.S. updates its African Swine Fever Response Plan
Key changes include introducing the concept of the Protection Zone for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Poland joins EFSA's #StopASF campaign
The EFSA and the Chief Veterinary Inspectorate join forces in the 2023 pan-European campaign to support the fight against African swine fever.
USDA hosts third African swine fever action week October 2 - 6, 2023
APHIS is asking producers and pig owners to join in efforts to stand vigilant against this disease.
ASF Sweden: Wild boar count at 18 with more expected
Eighteen cases of African swine fever in wild boar have been confirmed in Sweden.
Japan temporary suspends of imports of live pigs, pork from Sweden
The suspension is to prevent pigs raised in Japan from being infected with African swine fever virus.
UK: New border controls to protect against biosecurity threats
The Border Target Operating Model sets out new controls to better protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and create a world-class border system for trade in goods.
Five effective strategies to engage the new generation of pig farm workers
In the search for solutions, it is possible to identify and implement effective management strategies to improve the engagement and performance of the younger generation of farm employees.
Study shows how ASF could unfold and be controlled in the U.S.
Researchers used an epidemiological model to look at the different ways a potential outbreak in the southeastern U.S. could unfold.
Danish national PRRS reduction strategy - Status year 1
By May 2023, 85% of all Danish pig herds have a serological PRRS status. Area eradication programs have been established in regions with a high density of PRRS seropositive herds. The Danish Agriculture & Food Council has taken a range of initiatives with the purpose of paving the road for a national reduction of PRRS, including an implementation strategy, digital tools, common guidelines for the classification, monitoring, and eradication of PRRSV, and project funding resources.
Croatia reports first outbreaks of ASF
The outbreaks occurred on two farms with 40 and 8 susceptible pigs.
ASF Italy: First outbreak in Lombardy
The first case was found in Pavia Province, in Torretta di Bagnaria.
New biosecurity measures
Introducing the latest (and radical) addition to the farm's biosecurity measures.
USDA grant expands data-sharing initiative that reveals swine disease trends
After pioneering a system to improve swine health by collecting and publicizing pathogen testing results from large public veterinary laboratories across the Midwest, a team led by faculty from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is planning to bore even deeper to glean more insight from the vast data set.
Hypor dam lines: Health
Íñigo González explains the biosecurity measures taken in Hypor genetic nucleus and multiplication farms.
U.S. opens new national bio and agro-defense facility
This facility is the first of its kind in the United States and will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal diseases.