Wipe out African swine fever - or live with it?
Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.
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ASF Haiti: Update, new outbreaks in the north
African swine fever was first reported in south of Haiti but since then ten cases have been reported in the north.
ASF Germany: First case confirmed in wild boar in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
This case was found in an area previously free of ASF, in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Vietnam has lost triple the pigs to ASF this year
Over 230,000 pigs have been sacrificed this year due to African swine fever outbreaks in Vietnam.
ASF spreads to new area in South Korea
This is the first outbreak of African swine fever in North Chungcheong Province.
New Livisto launch: SEDIRON (Azaperone)
LIVISTO has just launched in Germany, Spain and Poland SEDIRON, an injectable azaperone for pigs that acts as a sedative.
How to organize a biosecurity improvement plan
Biosecurity is becoming increasingly important for disease prevention. In this article, we discuss how a biosecurity improvement plan can be organized.
European countries have reduced the use of antimicrobials in animals
More than 40% decrease in sales of antimicrobials for use in animals.
FAO: new plan to counter antimicrobial resistance
Director-General QU Dongyu warns of threat to food security and livelihoods as well as human and animal health.
Spain decreases the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
According to data from the National Plan against Antibiotic Resistance, between 2014 and 2020 the national use of antibiotics in animal health fell 56.7% and 32.4% in human medicine.
Sampling schemes for the new PRRS classification American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines
What samples should be taken for the new PRRS categories according to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) guidelines?
Finland finds wild boar positive for Aujeszky's disease antibodies
The OIE has reported the presence of a wild boar positive for Aujeszky's disease antibodies in the area of North Karelia.
EU: New request for urgent aid to the swine industry
Lithuania, together with 13 other member states, has asked the Commission to implement urgent support measures for the swine industry.
Russia: Ministry of Ag discussed the development of pig farming
The Ministry estimates that in 2021 the production of pork products will remain at last year's level.
Germany reports new case of ASF in domestic swine
This is the first case of African swine fever in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
African swine fever will keep moving west in Europe
France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.