US and Vietnam collaborate to better understand and control ASF
To prepare for the potential entry of African swine fever into the USA, SCIC is investing in research with Vietnam to better control the virus.
Swine news - Pig health
China strengthens tracking of hog transport to control animal disease
China will step up the regulation of hog transport to further contain the spread of African swine fever, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.
EU: New animal health regulations
The OJEU has published seven new regulations concerning the Animal Health Law.
Colombia: Control of classical swine fever in miniature pigs
The ICA will publish regulations for the production, sale, and keeping of miniature pigs in relation to the risk of spreading CSF.
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NewsCOVID-19, farm animals and companion animals: Questions and answers
The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission has published a new document with questions and answers about COVID-19, focusing on domestic and farm animals.
The United States updates its ASF Response Plan
The Red Book is a comprehensive response plan for the United States in the event of an ASF incursion in the country, which includes updates from previous versions.
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Ceva Animal Health unveils new global headquarters: a strategic ..General situation of ASF in Asia and the Pacific
How many outbreaks have been reported and how many are still ongoing? An overview of the current African swine fever situation in Asian and Pacific countries.
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NewsIndia confirms 11 ASF outbreaks in two states
India reported outbreaks of ASF in the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
France closes a slaughterhouse due to employees with COVID-19
To date, there are 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a slaughterhouse in Fleury les Aubrais. The company will be closed temporarily by a prefectoral order.
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NewsASF Belgium: movement restrictions lifted for forests
A new decree will come into effect on May 15, authorizing the movement of walkers and cyclists in ASF-infected areas of the forest.
French veterinarians authorized to use telemedicine
Unlike human medicine, veterinary medicine has not previously had a regulatory framework that would allow telemedicine practices.
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NewsNew bacterium discovered that causes lung lesions
A previously unrecognized bacterium that causes signs of lung disease found in pig carcasses has now been named.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Germany closes several slaughterhouses due to COVID-19
Vion and Westfleisch have had to temporarily close some of their plants due to COVID-19 infecting their employees.
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NewsSwitzerland confirms PRRS
The Swiss veterinary authorities informed the OIE of the presence of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in pigs from an animal shelter in the Canton of Neuchâtel.
FDA guidance on reporting and mitigating animal drug shortages during COVID-19 crisis
How sponsors can report shortages to the FDA and steps to take to avoid discontinuance or interruption of animal drugs and their components.
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NewsIndia confirms ASF in the country for the first time
India has confirmed the presence of ASF in the state of Assam.
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NewsIs ASF in China on the rise again?
13 ASF outbreaks have been reported since March this year, most of which involved illegal transportation and sale of live pigs.
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NewsFrance confirms Aujeszky's disease in wild boar
The OIE has confirmed wild boar ELISA positive for Aujeszky's disease in Beaulon (Allier).
EU: Escalating ASF outbreaks
In just 3 months, 4,476 outbreaks of ASF in wild boar have been reported to the ADNS, over half of the total number of outbreaks in 2019.
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NewsASF Germany: Saxony intensifies prevention measures
Free State of Saxony is strengthening its prevention measures against ASF by implementing new regulations which entered into force on April 16, 2020.
Brazil: Contracts extended for 269 Federal Inspectorate meat veterinarians
These veterinary professionals work in the ante and post mortem inspection lines in slaughterhouses.
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NewsDisinfectants effective against SARS-CoV-2
An updated list of surface disinfectants that are effective against the virus causing COVID-19.
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NewsIf ASF reached the US it would cost $50 billion
How would African swine fever (ASF) in the United States impact its economy?
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NewsWestern Poland reports a second outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs
The outbreak is near the German border, threatening the spread of ASF to Germany.