"Prosciutto di Parma" producers on alert following ASF outbreak in the typical production area
The confirmed case of ASF in a wild boar within the "typical area" of the "Prosciutto di Parma" PDO, has generated concern among producers.
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FFAR-funded research to prevent African swine fever virus
Dr. Waithaka Mwangi, immunology professor in the Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, College of Veterinary at K-State, is developing and validating a vaccine to protect pigs from the virus.
Switzerland's ASF prevention plan
The Swiss Federal Council announces actions to prevent African swine fever.
Canadian government supports fight against wild pigs
The goal of the Squeal on Pigs campaign is to identify where wild pigs are in Manitoba, control their spread, and remove as many pigs as possible.
ASF detected in new district of Cote d'Ivoire
The outbreak occurred on a farm in the district of Sassandra-Marahoué.
Re-evaluation of ASF genotypes reveals existence of only six distinct p72 groups
Study proposes that the current twenty-five genotypes should be reduced to only six genotypes.
DEFEND celebrates five years of success
A global scientific consortium which set out to control two major livestock virus epidemics in Europe is celebrating five years of research findings.
Italy: ASF spreads to new provinces
The provinces of Asti and Spezia have reported their first cases of African swine fever.
Epidemiological assessment of African swine fever spread in the Dominican Republic
These results provide critical information on the current state of the ASF epidemic in the Dominican Republic.
Support for Animal Health Canada’s work to prevent and prepare for animal disease outbreaks
The investment will support their role in prevention and preparedness for African swine fever and Foot and Mouth Disease.
Albania reports first case of ASF
The outbreak started in two wild boars in northeast Albania.
Survival of a surrogate ASF virus-like algal virus in feed matrices using a 23-day commercial United States truck transport model
Results demonstrate that ASFV-like nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses can retain viability in swine feed matrices during long-term transport across the continental United States.
Norway's action plan to eradicate wild boar
The increased efforts against wild boar were adopted after the outbreak of African swine fever in wild boar in Sweden in September 2023.
The European VAX4ASF project will study next-generation vaccines against ASF
Backed by Horizon Europe and led by HIPRA, the 4-year project bets on the potential of live attenuated vaccines to develop an effective, enduring, and secure solution against ASF virus, contributing to animal welfare, global economic stability, and rural communities.
DeathBoars: Italy's project for preventing ASF
Camera traps, data loggers, and simulations are all involved in the DeathBoars project for the prevention of African swine fever in northeast Italy.
Switzerland prepares for the arrival ASF
The meeting in Canton Ticino was attended by Italian experts.