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A tool for early detection of ASF-infected wild boar carcasses
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South Korea strengthens measures to control ASF
Thermal drones, capture teams, and professional carcass search teams will be put in place in critical African swine fever control areas.
Plastic-wrapped composting system for mortality disposal during animal disease outbreak
Ideal biosecurity for pig farms (2/2)
Preventing the entry and spread of diseases should be an objective on any swine farm, so adequately designing biosecurity aspects is key. In this article, we continue to discuss biosecurity measures with two experts: Lara Ruiz and José Casanovas.
Stability of African swine fever virus in soil and options to mitigate transmission risk
Biosecurity during the deadstock pickup process on the farm
The main concerns related to the carcass collection process and how to overcome them.
Biosecurity practices for deadstock management at the farm
Key biosecurity messages to move dead pigs out of the clean area of the farm to the deadstock management area prior to their treatment: external deadstock container, incinerator or hydrolysis container.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 2)
Pros and cons of rendering carcass disposal systems, alkaline hydrolysis, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and homogenization.
ASF positive pig washes ashore in Taiwan
Emergency response initiated after pig washed ashore tested positive for African swine fever.
Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)
Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.
South Korea reduces wild boar population to slow ASF spread
The South Korean government is actively promoting measures to prevent the spread of African swine fever in wild boar.
Tiny doses of virus can cause African swine fever
Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.
USDA releases roadmap to address Salmonella
The plan guides agency efforts to tackle foodborne pathogens.