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ASF: Colombia forbids the presence of pigs at the Agroexpo 2019

Through Resolution No. 7819 of 2019, that modifies the animal health authorisation for the 22nd edition of the Agroexpo, the ICA will not allow the presence of pigs at the fair to avoid the possible entry of ASF.

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Belgium: more steps towards the reduction of wild boar population

The goal is to completely eliminate wild boars from the African Swine Fever affected areas before the end of 2019.

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Canada presents joint action plan on African swine fever

The Americas have made progress in prevention and preparedness to keep ASF out of the region.

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African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption

According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.

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ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium

Despite the spread of ASF to China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and North Korea, the current risk of ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium.

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ASF in Vietnam: more than 2 million pigs culled

ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in 52 provinces and towns, with the total number of culled pigs exceeding 2.2 million heads.

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Moldova confirms new ASF outbreaks in wild boars

The veterinary authorities of Moldova have confirmed the presence of wild boars infected with ASF near the border with Romania.

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Poland confirms its greatest ASF outbreak

Poland has confirmed the presence of ASF on a commercial farm with more than 8,000 animals.

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How many ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in the EU?

According to the data provided by the ADNS, in 2018 Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Belgium confirmed a total of 1,335 outbreaks in domestic pigs and 5,321 in wild boars.

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Colombia: the new cooperation agreement with the OIE will strengthen animal health

The Colombian Agriculture and Livestock Institute (ICA) has signed a cooperation agreement in technical assistance matters with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE/WOAH), with the aim that Colombia receives a greater international support in the next three years that helps to strengthen and improve animal health and the development of the livestock sector in Colombia.

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The VACDIVA project receives €10 million to study a vaccine against ASF

The goal of VACDIVA is to solve the ASF problem in Europe and in the affected countries through innovation actions on previously established vaccine candidates.

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Philipines: Agri dep’t and hog raisers strengthen measures to ward off ASF

Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol called major hog raisers for an emergency meeting on May 27, 2019 to address current rules against African Swine Fever (ASF).

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North Korea confirms the first outbreak of ASF

The first case of African swine fever has officially been reported in North Korea.

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ASF: the OIE launches a global initiative to control the disease

The objective is to control the disease, strengthen countries’ prevention and preparation efforts, and minimise the adverse effects on animal health, animal welfare and international trade.

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Philippines: FDA orders recall, seizure of imported canned meat

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered the recall and seizure of imported pork meat products in the market as these may be contaminated with African swine fever (ASF).

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USA/Canada: Safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have agreed to allow safe trade to continue in the event African swine fever (ASF) is reported in either country.