
Swine news - Pig health
ASF Germany: Where the pig farms are within the defined zones
Map of where the pig farms are located within the core, infected, and buffer zones as well as the cases in wild boar.
ASF Germany: Restrictions to be lifted for agriculture and forest land
Agricultural and forestry areas must first be completely searched for dead or infected wild boars by officials or authorized persons.
US building National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility
This will be the first laboratory facility in the U.S. to provide BSL-4 laboratories capable of housing cattle and other large livestock, and will eventually replace the Plum Island Animal Disease Center.
Philippines: New laboratory to combat ASF, animal diseases
The modern animal disease laboratory will ultimately help protect the livestock industries in Central Luzon from diseases like ASF and FMD.
South Korea: Farms allowed to restock following ASF outbreaks
The 261 pig farms left empty due to African swine fever can now be gradually restocked.

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Poland: ASF outbreak outside established zones
One of the recently detected ASF outbreaks is located near Kalisz, a region where there was previously no need for ASF zoning.
ASF Germany: 13 confirmed cases and more carcasses found
On Friday, 6 new cases were confirmed, raising the total, so far, to 13 positive cases.
New ASF case in Germany
A new case of ASF has been confirmed in a wild board in Neuzelle, bringing the total to 7 confirmed cases so far in Germany.
Shortage of veterinarians in rural and remote areas of Europe
What is causing the increasing shortage of veterinarians in rural and remote areas in Europe? FVE surveyed 28 countries.
Australia able to export pork to Singapore in the event of an ASF outbreak
An African swine fever pre-emptive zoning arrangement has been formalized between Australia and its largest export market, Singapore.
Colombia: ICA keeps classical swine fever from entering Amazonas


African Swine Fever
First ASF case confirmed in Germany
It is a wild boar found dead in Brandenburg, specifically in the Spree-Neisse district.
Pandemic potential of swine influenza, a joint statement by FAO, OIE, WHO
The tripartite statement on the pandemic risk of swine influenza calls for surveillance and data sharing.
ASF: Germany takes protective measures in the affected area
Infected, surveillance, and buffer zones have been established along with restriction measures for each zone.There are 18 farms in the core and surveillance zones.
US: FDA releases strategic plan for antimicrobial resistance
Brazil recognizes six states as FMD-free without vaccination
States and regions have met requirements such as improving official veterinary services and implementing a structured program to maintain a disease-free status.
How does SARS-CoV-2 relate to food safety?
The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) has published its scientific opinion: “ICMSF opinion on SARS-CoV-2 and its relationship to food safety”.


US, Canada, and Mexico create a working group for swine health
The working group, North American Swine Health, was created by health authorities from Mexico, the United States, and Canada, in collaboration with the meat industry in each of the countries.
Mexico encourages good practices on farms
The aim is for veterinarians and producers to properly administer medications to both terrestrial and aquatic animals for consumption.
Poland: Single ASF outbreak affected thousands of pigs, cases continue
In about a week, eight more ASF outbreaks have occurred in the country. One of the outbreaks affected 6,000 pigs.
Germany: Antibiotic use in veterinary medicine continues to decrease
Use of 3rd and 4th generation fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are at the lowest level since 2011.
"Detect, Prevent, Report" - EFSA launches ‘Stop ASF’ campaign
EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.

