Germany: Federal government wants greater coordination in the fight against ASF
The Federal Minister of Agriculture has brought together the state ministries of the federal states affected by African swine fever.
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Ceva´s vaccine against pandemic swine Flu, RESPIPORC Flupan H1N1 given extra claim for sows
The extension of the claim to sows and gilts offers producers a significant economic benefit to further vaccination against flu strains.
Germany: EU lifts ASF restrictions in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ahead of schedule
The restrictions applied after the ASF outbreak on a pig farm in Lalendorf (Rostock district) will be lifted on January 15, 2022.
The Netherlands should reduce the use of colistin in pigs
The use of colistin in the pig industry increased by 9.3% in 2020. Experts consider urgent measures are needed to reduce its use.
ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result
PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.
Italy reports new cases of ASF in wild boars
Italy has reported 5 new positive cases of ASF, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 8 to date.
United States joins ASF Prevention Group
The National Pork Producers Council joins more than 20 Latin American organizations in the fight against ASF.
Australia funds ASF fight in Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea
Australia supports neighboring countries in responding to and recovering from African swine fever outbreaks.
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.
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?