ASF: Denmark completes construction of fence at border with Germany
The fence should reduce the risk of African swine fever reaching Denmark.
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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FDA revised draft guidance on compounding animal drugs
The draft guidance acknowledges that in cases where there is no FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat a particular condition, a drug compounded from bulk drug substances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.
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NewsASF Poland: cases multiply at the German border
There are already 20 confirmed cases of ASF in the Lubuskie voivodship, about 100 km from the German border.
USA: FDA to bring remaining OTC antimicrobial drugs under veterinary oversight
Even more over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial drugs will soon be for use only under the professional supervision of a licensed veterinarian. FDA accepting comments on the draft guidance for industry.
Peru begins vaccinating pigs against CSF
More than 3 million pigs will be vaccinated against classical swine fever in Peru.
Poland detects ASF in wild boar about 100 km from the German border
Poland confirms ASF for the first time in the Lubuskie province. The outbreak is less than 100 km from the German border.
How would U.S. health officials respond to an ASF outbreak?
During a tabletop exercise, diagnostic and response experts from various states engaged in a hypothetical – but realistic – outbreak scenario to test the necessary response protocols.
New reports of high mortality Streptococcus equi ssp zooepidemicus in U.S. and Canada
Recent cases of Streptococcus equi ssp zooepidemicusis in North America. Stain found to be very similar to the Chinese high mortality strain that involved the loss of more than 300,000 pigs in the mid-1970s.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
ASF: France calls on China to recognize "zoning"
France urges China's recognition of "zoning" in the fight against African swine fever (ASF).
Peru conducts an ASF simulation exercise
The objective is to strengthen the response ability of veterinary and livestock services in the event of disease outbreak.
Revised European Veterinary Code of Conduct
FVE is proud to present the revised European Veterinary Code of Conduct. Society is increasingly evolving, as is the veterinary profession. Therefore, in 2017 FVE decided to review the 2012 Code.
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NewsASF in Belgium: first confirmed case since August
First confirmed ASF case since 08/14/2019, detected in the remains of a wild boar that had died more than six months ago.
Australia establishes National Feral Pig Coordinator to tackle feral pig population and threat of ASF
National Feral Pig Coordinator established to eradicate Australia’s destructive feral pig population and be on the offence against the threat of ASF.
Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas agree to improve animal health
Ministers and secretaries of agriculture from 34 American countries agreed to improve the Agricultural Health Program of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), a key measure to boost trade of agricultural products in the Western Hemisphere.
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NewsBrazil presents strategic plan to eradicate CSF
The eradication plan calls for several actions to be taken, the first aimed at increasing surveillance in the 11 states still affected by CSF.
Russia detects ASF virus DNA in sausages
The infected products were produced in a factory in the Kaluga region and have been distributed to 136 retail outlets.
Singapore lifts ban on Belgian pork imports
Federal minister of agriculture Denis Ducarme announced the lifting of Singapore's ban on Belgian pork imports.
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NewsAfrican swine fever: early detection is key to controlling spread
Improved surveillance, communication and collaboration are key to controlling the spread of African swine fever in Europe, according to a new risk assessment carried out by EFSA.
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NewsUnited Kingdom's antibiotic use halved in four years
Antibiotic usage in pigs showed significant decreases from previous years.
Mexico, U.S.A. and Canada work together to prevent ASF
Mexico hosts the 2nd North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum where the actions of the veterinary services of Mexico, the United States and Canada to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever (ASF) are to be discussed.