Malaysia: ASF continues to spread in pigs and wild boar
African swine fever has now been reported in three states in the country in both domestic pigs and wild boar.
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New country affected by ASF: North Macedonia
ASF has been confirmed in North Macedonia for the first time. It was found on a backyard farm with 18 susceptible animals and there were 3 cases located in Dramce (Delčevo), in the east of the country.
Thailand: ASF found in slaughterhouse sample
This is the first official report of African swine fever in Thailand.
Emergence of a new Lineage 1C variant of PRRSV2 in the United States
Sequencing results suggest that this represents the emergence of a new variant within Lineage 1C distinct from what has been previously circulating.
Italy confirms two new ASF cases and expands the affected area
Following the confirmation of two new cases of African swine fever, Italy intensifies surveillance and control measures and expands the affected area.
Insect larvae as a protein source for pig feed – What’s the future?
The pros, cons, and current limitations of using black soldier fly larvae as an alternative protein source.
Italy: Two new suspected cases of ASF in wild boar in Piedmont and Liguria
Two suspected cases have been identified, one in Franconalto, Piedmont region, and the other in Isola del Cantone, Liguria region.
Laboratory diagnostics: Classical swine fever (CSF)
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose classical swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Italy confirms ASF in the Piedmont region
ASF has been confirmed in a wild boar found dead in Alessandria.
Distribution of African swine fever virus within a feed mill environment
ASF virus became widely distributed throughout the facility with only minor changes in detection frequency as subsequent batches of feed were produced.
An inside look at how Canada is facing the threat of ASF: Interview with Dr. Egan Brockhoff
The industry must be working for the best and preparing for the worst, and that includes what happens if ASF enters.
US sales of medically important antimicrobial drugs for livestock were down in 2020
An estimated 41% of medically important antimicrobials approved for use in food-producing animals were for use in swine in 2020.
EU: Preparation for the implementation of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation
The EMA Management Board acknowledged the preparations for the implementation of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation.
How does swine influenza virus facilitate secondary bacterial complications?
The influenza virus promotes colonization by secondary bacterial agents in the lung, facilitating their passage into the bloodstream.
Preparation and characterization of a freeze-dried classical swine fever virus vaccine
The thermostability of lyophilized live-attenuated CSFV vaccine formulations were investigated.
China recognizes zoning for France in the event of ASF outbreaks
This recognition will allow for continued exports to China of pork products from ASF-free zones in the event the disease is present in France.