ASF: Belgium will build an additional 15-km-long fence
Wild boars infected with the ASF virus have been found in Meix-devant-Virton.
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ASF in China: more than 700,000 pigs culled; new measures
Last week the disease was confirmed on a farm with more than 73,000 pigs.
An unexpected visit...
Pere Roca insists on highlighting the consequences of mistakes regarding biosecurity.
ASF in China: Guangdong, new province affected by the disease
The disease has already been confirmed in 23 provinces.
Outcome of Ministerial Conference on the erradication of ASF
The meeting focussed on the preparedness on ASF and notably on the long-term management of the wild boar population.
Denmark launches an App to help to avoid the entrance of ASF
The App allows to inform of the presence of wild boars in the Danish territory.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council: Situation on the pigmeat market
Poland took the opportunity to request the activation of private storage aid for pigmeat.
Current situation of ASF in China
With the detection of the disease in Qinghai, there are now 22 affected provinces.
Boehringer Ingelheim launches a tool to aid in the prevention of African swine fever
This tool enables pig producers to evaluate areas for biosecurity improvement on their farms.
Ministerial Conference: Eradication of ASF in the EU
European Commission is organising a Ministerial Conference on the “Eradication of African swine fever (ASF) in the EU and the long-term management of wild boar populations” on Wednesday 19 December in Brussels.
Myanmar suspends pork imports on threat of African swine fever
Although ASF has yet to reach Myanmar, which imports pigs and pork from China for local consumption, the government is raising efforts to curb the illegal trade of pork.
US: Declaring farm visits in ASF positive countries to customs
When returning to the United States after visiting a farm or being in contact with animals in a country with ASF or any other foreign animal disease, you should declare this information to US Customs and Border Patrol.
Shaanxi, new province affected by ASF in China
So far, there are 21 provinces affected by this disease.
ASF skews the Chinese pig market
The prices along the vast an heterogeneous Chinese geography have undergone different evolutions.
EFSA: update on the epidemiological situation of ASF
Early detection coupled with the application of measures such as quick removal of carcasses and intensive hunting in the specially designated hunting areas increases the probability of eradication.