EU: ASF cases in wild boar this year already exceeding the 2019 total
From January to first week of July 2020, countries have reported to the ADNS a total of 7185 cases of ASF in wild boar.
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Global action needed now to halt spread of ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and FAO launch a joint initiative for the Global Control of African swine fever.
ASF continues in Romania
Active ASF cases are down from the beginning of the year, but still high compared to last year.
The Roslin Institute: Stem cell approach to aid vaccine development
Method of producing blood cells will provide platform to aid development of vaccines against deadly infections in pigs such as ASF and PRRS.
Kemin Industries acquires patent application to control ASF virus in feed
New research from Kansas State University shows promise for Kemin pathogen control product Sal CURB® in addressing African swine fever virus in feed and feed ingredients.
Global ASF situational report April - June 2020
An overview of the African swine fever outbreak situation in wild boar and domestic pigs for Asia, Africa, and Europe, according to reporting to the OIE.
Latvia confirms its first ASF outbreak in domestic pigs this year
The first 3 cases of ASF in backyard pigs this year have been confirmed in Kuldīgas.
Russia discusses developing an ASF vaccine
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on the prospects for developing a vaccine against African swine fever virus in the Russian Federation.
SHIC/NPB project looks for biosecurity gaps in the US pork industry
The goal is to prevent entry of foreign animal disease by addressing the identified biosecurity gaps and providing direction for corrective measures.
Thermo Fisher Scientific: OIE registers VetMAX ASF Virus Detection Kit in diagnostics manual
The Applied Biosystems VetMAX African Swine Fever Virus Detection Kit is the first ASF kit to be registered by the OIE.
US to develop ASF/CSF-monitored certification program
APHIS announces a pilot project to develop an monitored certification program for these high-consequence swine diseases.
Nigeria reports unexpected change in ASF mortality
African swine fever mortality has increased drastically in two states.
ASF Italy: Sardinia going on 14 months without positive cases
For over 14 months, there have been no positive cases of ASF virus in domestic, free-ranging, or wild pigs on the island of Sardinia.
Poland: Fourth ASF outbreak this year confirmed, first on backyard in the west
The village is located in a region where many dead boars were found and where ASF was confirmed.
Estonia is working to achieve ASF-free status in wild boar
After being declared free of ASF in domestic pigs by the OIE, Estonia is now seeking the same status for wild boar, from the European Commission, which would allow for pig and pork trade again.
China strengthens tracking of hog transport to control animal disease
China will step up the regulation of hog transport to further contain the spread of African swine fever, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.