Russia reported 36 new outbreaks of African swine fever
The Russian veterinary authorities have notified 36 new outbreaks of African swine fever and one of Classical swine fever.
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Russia: ASF epidemic situation
According to Yevgeny Nepoklonov, 550 outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) were reported in Russia for the previous 6-7 years (from 2007) with 193 of them – in wild boars.
Lithuania: placement of wild-boar repellents in the border area with Belarus
On 1 October, first repellent holders have been placed in the 30 km stretch in Vilnius region.
Ukraine will strengthen border control with Russia and Belarus due to the threat of African swine fever
The Minister said that the reorganization of State Veterinary and Phytosanitary Service of Ukraine provided the prevention of ASF entrance.
Russia: new outbreak of foot and mouth disease
Russia has confirmed an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Bogdanovka village (Krasnokamensky District, Zabajkal'Skij Kray).
Belarus adopts additional measures to contain ASF
Additional measures to eliminate and curb the spread of African swine fever were passed in Belarus.
Commission provides financial support to 4 Member States to combat African Swine Fever
A EU co-financed programme amounting to almost 2.5m EUR for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF).
The EU publishes an informative brochure on ASF
The brochure informs, among other aspects, about the detection of sick animals and how to act in case of suspicion of the disease.
Russia bans pork imports from Belarus
The Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Inspection Service announced Friday that it was temporarily restricting pork imports from Belarus.
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NewsAfrican Swine Fever: meeting of Heads of the Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian Veterinary Services
The meeting was held in Minsk. It was devoted to the development of the common strategy for ASF control.
ASF: Russia suggests replacing pig smallholders with another type of animal or crop production
Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich suggested instituting a ban on pig breeding and handling for all organisations regardless of the type of ownership, if they fail to comply with biological control requirements.
Russia: conference call on measures to fight African swine fever
Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich has held a conference call on measures to fight African swine fever and other highly dangerous human and animal diseases.
France increases the surveillance against African Swine Fever
The French Directorate General of Food has summoned veterinarians, farmers, technicians and all the operators in the pig sector to maximise the preventive measures against ASF.
Lithuania bans imports of live pigs and pork from Belarus
26th June 2013, with a view to preventing a spread of this serious epidemic disease, the order of director of the State Food and Veterinary Service No. B1-451 was issued.