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NewsEU: The Commission would remain active in fighting ASF
The Commission underlined once again the crucial importance of multi-sectorial cooperation to control the disease.
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EU: Agriculture Work programme of Finland's presidency
Finland's presidency presented its work programmeand outlined its main priorities in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
China confirms the existence of weak points in the control of ASF
The Central Committee of the Party and the Council of State of China have confirmed that, in spite of the prevention and control measures against ASF since its emergence in August 2018, there are still many weak points in the supervision of the pig industry chain, and it is necessary to strengthen the prevention and control systems.
Spain: drop in the consumption of colistin in pigs by 97.18%
The REDUCE program has reached a drop in the consumption of colistin in pigs by 97.18 % (2015-2018), although Spain still is among the countries with a greatest antibiotic consumption in the European Union.
Mexico: integral biosecurity to prevent the entry of ASF
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) is implementing actions for the prevention of ASF in entry points such as ports, airports and borders, and it is strict with the imports of non-pork products from countries with positive cases.
ASF in Laos: The second confirmed outbreak is located near the border with Thailand
The outbreak is located near the border with Thailand.
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It’s ..Vietnam faces pork scarcity
ASF has caused an important decrease in the pig census in Vietnam, that is the main consumer of pork products per capita in Southeast Asia.
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NewsASF in Vietnam: 11% of the pig census has been culled
Since the emergence of ASF in Vietnam, the disease has been confirmed in all its provinces, except in Ninh Thuan.
North Ireland: detection of ASF DNA fragments in meat brought illegally by passengers
A sample of seizures have been tested at the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) resulting in the detection of ASF DNA fragments.
ASF Bulgaria: first outbreaks in domestic pigs in 2019, near Romania
African swine fever cases have been detected in domestic pigs in the province of Pleven, right beside the border with Romania.
Canada, EU agree to ASF zoning
Canada and European Union mitigate potential trade impacts by allowing safe trade in disease-free zones in the event of an African swine fever outbreak.
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NewsASF: China’s share of world pigmeat imports
China Agricultural Outlook (2019 –2028) provides projections for agricultural markets that incorporate the effects of the ASF outbreak on the country’s pigmeat market.
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Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever
Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.
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NewsPhilippines bans German pork imports over ASF fears
The ban was imposed after it was discovered that a shipment of pork supposedly coming from Germany was found to contain boxes of pork from Poland, a country which has cases of the African Swine Fever.
ASF in Belgium: new restrictions to circulation in the forests
After the assessment, the circulation is forbidden in 7,000 new hectares as of June 1st.
Brazil intensifies the measures to prevent the entry of ASF
The Ministry has intensified the information to travellers in airports and border checkpoints to prevent the entry of ASF into Brazil.
Malaysia increases precautions against African swine fever
The spreading of the African swine fever virus in Asia expands the fear of infection between the Asian ASF-free countries
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NewsASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar
The prices of food rose by 7.7% in March, the greatest rise in the last seven years. The increase in the price of pork due to the decrease in production caused by African swine fever, as well as that of fruit and vegetables due to the bad weather are the main causes.
New Multi-Partner Trust Fund launched to combat Antimicrobial Resistance globally
The Tripartite - a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched the AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund, which is being supported by an initial contribution of $5 million from the Government of the Netherlands.
Qu Dongyu of China elected FAO Director-General
Qu Dongyu received a total of 108 votes out of 191 cast, constituting a majority in the first round.
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NewsLaos confirms ASF for the first time
All outbreaks have been confirmed in the province of Saravane.
Poland: increase in ASF cases in domestic pigs
After detecting only 2 cases in domestic pigs between January and May, 5 new ASF cases have been confirmed in June.
ASF Vietnam: Hanoi has culled more than 20% of its pig census
More than 387,500 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been culled in Hanoi, this representing 20.7% of the total pigs raised.
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NewsASF in China: financial support for pig farms
The aim of the aids is to stabilise pig production after the important drop suffered caused by the ASF epidemics.