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NewsSmugglers in China cram pigs in cars, spreading ASF and disrupting markets
Hog speculators purchase cheaper pigs from Yunnan and sell them at higher prices in other provinces. The government is cracking down.
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ASF in Bulgaria: widespread but improving
Bulgaria has lost over 20% of its pig population, but authorities are hopeful the worst is behind them. The most recent case was reported over a month ago.
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NewsFrance: new ASF prevention measures
With a decree issued in December 2019, the Ministry of Agriculture has extended the perimeter of the surveillance area established as part of the African swine fever (ASF) prevention measures.
ASF Belgium: positive carcass found in Zone I isolated by fences
The animal was discovered in zone I. This area has been completely closed off by fences since mid-July, 2019.
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NewsGermany combats ASF threat with game fences
With the treat of ASF closing in from Poland, authorities elected to put up 120 km of wildlife protection fences to protect the state of Brandenburg.
Indonesia confirms 392 outbreaks of ASF in 19 areas of North Sumatra
Information from the OIE indicates that there are a total of 392 outbreaks with 1,228,951 susceptible animals.
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ASF Philippines: outbreak 'tapering down'
Outbreaks have decreased, increasing the confidence of the public and bringing back business. DA still urges compliance with zoning and control efforts.
Kazakhstan lifts ASF-related restrictions on Russian pigs and pork
Supply of pigs and pork products from 19 Russian regions is open to Kazakhstan.
Australia: tackling 200 new ASF threats per week
With the announcement of ASF in Indonesia, Australia faces an increased threat of infection from returning tourists. $66.6 million invested to protect the country's pigs.
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NewsASF Vietnam status update, challenges, and effects
Since February of this year, 22% of Vietnam's pig herd has been culled. Despite challenges controlling ASF, the disease spread seems to have slowed. Record high prices for Tet celebration.
EU: Salmonella the most common cause of foodborne outbreaks
Slovakia, Spain and Poland accounted for 67% of the 1,581 Salmonella outbreaks. These outbreaks were mainly linked to eggs.
Slight decline in EU meat consumption
According to EU agricultural outlook 2019-30, meat consumption per capita in the EU has so far been on an upward trend.
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ASF in China: plan to recover from ASF announced
China plans to be fully recovered from ASF by 2021 with government support of small farms, environmental issues, ASF monitoring, among other tasks.
Indonesia confirms ASF
According to FAO, the Minister of Agriculture announced the confirmation of ASF outbreak in North Sumatra Province on 12 December 2019.
Americas Region experts meet to prevent African swine fever
High-level officials of the national Veterinary Services coming from eight countries of the Americas Region meet on December 3 and 4 in Bogota, Colombia, to discuss how they can work in a coordinated manner and reinforce border control measures to avoid the entry of this disease into the region.
Australian government invests $66.6 million to keep ASF out
The government is providing an ASF response package including more biosecurity officers, new x-ray machines, and detector dogs to ensure the country never has an outbreak.
Poland ASF: new case, first in province with highest pig production
A wild boar infected with ASF has been found in Greater Poland, the area with the highest pig population. According to data from the statistics service (GUS) in 2018, Greater Poland represents 36% of the country's total pig census.
USA: FDA releases annual summary on antimicrobials sold in 2018 for livestock use
Medically important antimicrobial sales for use in swine are up 17% from 2017, but general trends show increasing success in antimicrobial stewardship across the livestock industry.
ASF: Denmark completes construction of fence at border with Germany
The fence should reduce the risk of African swine fever reaching Denmark.
USDA's feral swine eradication and control pilot program
$75 million to fund projects to eradicate and control feral swine in highest risk areas of the United States.
Argentina: animal and plant health is of national interest
New regulations provide greater structure to Senasa, strengthening disease and pest control and eradication as well as food safety and quality.
United Kingdom: New National Pig Centre to deliver important industry research
The University of Leeds is opening its £11 million National Pig Centre, which it believes will make Yorkshire one of the best places in Europe for pig research.
USA: NARMS reports antimicrobial resistance patterns in swine
National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) monitors bacteria to determine if they are resistant to various antibiotics used in human and veterinary medicine.
FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances may be a medically appropriate treatment. Agency also accepting nominations to list of bulk drug substances.