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ASF Germany: Case count tops 100
The number of confirmed ASF cases in Germany has reached 103, all within Brandenburg.
Situational update of ASF in Asia and the Pacific - October 2020
Summary of the ongoing and resolved African swine fever outbreaks in Asia during the period from October 2 to October 15, 2020.
FAO/OIE: global initiative to stop spread of ASF
More than 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe are currently affected and the Americas are trying to prevent incursion into their territory.
New contest
Introducing a new contest called “What more could possibly happen in the year 2020?"
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.
ASF Germany: "White zone" established around first core area
As part of Brandenburg's strategy to combat ASF, a so-called "white zone" will be established around the first core area "Sembten/Neuzelle".
Germany: Additional measures ordered in the fight against ASF
Ministry of Consumer Protection orders measures outside of existing ASF restriction zones: Increased hunting to reduce the wild boar population and increased search for dead animals.
ASF Germany: Affected area expanded
Restricted zones have been adapted again to the animal disease situation. Affected districts change general animal disease directives.
Current ASF situation in the European Union
The disease is increasing in wild boar and seems to be more controlled in domestic pigs, although confirmed outbreaks have picked up this last quarter.
Compartmentalization for African swine fever
With the ever-present risk of further ASF spread, compartmentalization offers an attractive alternative to zoning as an option for swine producers to ensure business continuity and sustained trade in the face of ASF.
ASF Germany: six more cases confirmed in wild boar
These cases are located within the existing core area - bringing the total to 46 cases of ASF.
New information reveals ASF has been in Germany since July
According to the first official epidemiological investigation results, ASF was introduced into Germany in the first half of July.
Germany confirms ASF case in a new district
The new outbreak is located about 60 km straight north of the previously defined core zone.
ASF Germany: Brandenburg builds a solid fence at the Polish border
To protect against the introduction of African swine fever, Brandenburg is building a solid protective fence at the border with Poland.