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.
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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.
US and Vietnam collaborate to better understand and control ASF
To prepare for the potential entry of African swine fever into the USA, SCIC is investing in research with Vietnam to better control the virus.
SHIC receives USDA grant to open ASF dialogue and research in Asia
The grant will allow US and Vietnamese officials to share veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent African swine fever from further spreading.
China expects a decline in pork production
The report predicts that due to ASF and COVID-19, pig production will decrease by 7.5%.
The United States updates its ASF Response Plan
The Red Book is a comprehensive response plan for the United States in the event of an ASF incursion in the country, which includes updates from previous versions.
General situation of ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How many outbreaks have been reported and how many are still ongoing? An overview of the current African swine fever situation in Asian and Pacific countries.
India confirms 11 ASF outbreaks in two states
India reported outbreaks of ASF in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Pirbright ASF vaccine protects pigs from developing severe disease
100 percent of pigs immunised with the new vaccine survived a lethal dose of ASF virus.