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Commercially available cell line for identifying ASF virus in clinical samples

Currently, detection requires accessibility to infrequently available primary swine macrophage cultures. Here, we report the identification of a commercially suitable substrate for virus isolation of ASF virus.

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"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign

EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.

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RHoMIS survey by Livestock CRP in Son La Province, Vietnam (photo credit: ILRI/Tu Mai)

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ILRI takes action to stop the spread of ASF in India

The International Livestock Research Institute has been working with the Indian government address the recent ASF outbreaks in the northeast.

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ASF outbreaks in pigs in 2020 as of August 28

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Poland: Alarming number of ASF outbreaks in the east of the country

The number of ASF outbreaks for the year has doubled in August, with the Lublin Voivodeship especially affected.

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Boehringer Ingelheim: China pioneers biosecurity report against ASF

Boehringer Ingelheim compiles data from 1,000 swine farms into the first market report on biosecurity. Document sheds light on livestock management and contributes to the fight against African swine fever.

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What are the main challenges in eradicating ASF?

There are several issues that make it difficult to eradicate ASF in the affected countries.

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Modeling ASF spread and persistence in wild boar in contrasting European scenarios

A combination of culling and infected carcass removal is the most effective method to eradicate the virus without also eradicating the host population, and that early implementation of these control measures will reduce infection levels.

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Germany builds new fence to prevent ASF entering from Poland

The new 62-km fence has been constructed near the border between the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Poland.

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UK: Small-scale pig keepers invited to take African swine fever survey

UK Government steps-up its campaign to combat the introduction and spread of the pig disease African swine fever.

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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.

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Blue flags = outbreaks in domestic pigs, Red flags = cases in wild boar. Source: National Veterinary and Food Safety Authority of Romania.

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ASF continues in Romania

Active ASF cases are down from the beginning of the year, but still high compared to last year.

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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.

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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.

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ASF outbreaks from June 26 - July 7, 2020. Source: OIE

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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.

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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.