Russia/ EU: roundtable discussion involving national veterinary services
In case Russia removes retaliatory economic restrictive measures pork export from the EU will be possible after a new form of veterinary certificate is agreed upon.
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State of ASF in the EU, Ukraine and Russia in 2014
During year 2014, 254 outbreaks were confirmed in the EU: 214 in wild boars and 40 in domestic pigs.
Ukraine reports a case of African swine fever in a wild boar
On the territory of the hunting ground Desnyansko-Starogutsky, a dead wild boar was found by the rangers.
Colombia and Peru create the Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
In this regard, ICA's Border Protection Deputy confirmed that Peru would like to gain in-depth knowledge of the Classical Swine Fever eradication program.
Finland: wild boar population to be culled
The culling is being carried out in an effort to prevent the spread of African swine fever virus from Russia into Finland.
China and EU share latest thinking on diagnostics and vaccination for improved disease control
The event aims to coordinate research on animal disease control between the EU and China through the organization of events, webinars, study visits, exchanges and a virtual platform.
Italy: new ASF eradication plan in Sardinia
The extraordinary action plan will count on the active collaboration of Dr. José Manuel Sánchez-Vizcaíno, from the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET, Complutense University of Madrid).
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NewsUkraine gains expertise in diagnosing African swine fever
In Kiev, FAO epidemiologists and livestock experts updated local lab technicians on the status of the contagious disease in Ukraine and Europe.
Belarus' meat and dairy producers to toughen food safety control
The Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry noted that domestic companies should use the methods developed by the National Research Institute for Veterinary Virology and Microbiology of Russia.
France: serological survey of ASF in the Corsican abattoirs
In total, 401 samples from almost 8,000 pigs slaughtered during the period of the survey were analysed.
Belarus suspends certification of pig products intended for the Russian market
Belarus would suspend certification of pig products including chilled pork and frozen offals intended for the Russian market till the 11th of November this year.
Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in Poland
The ASF situation in Poland (19 cases and 2 outbreaks in 4 municipalities) seems to be very different from the countries east from Poland: it can be concluded that among wild boar in 4 municipalities the course of the disease is endemic rather than epidemic.
Poland: data regarding the sampling relative to ASF
Between 31 March and 27 October, a total of 3,229 wild boar samples have been tested.
Germany: the veterinarians are worried for the ASF situation in the EU
The German Veterinary Association (Bundestieraerztekammer) has voted, unanimously, for the approval of a decision destined to avoid the entrance of dangerous animal diseases.
FAO project to prevent potential African swine fever incursion in China
With China relying heavily on the pork production industry and owning almost half the world’s domestic pig population, an incursion of ASF would have a catastrophic impact.
European Union: Council took stock of the situation regarding African swine fever in the EU
Several ministers highlighted the need to avoid a further spread of the disease in the EU.