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ASF 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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Laos 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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ASF 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.

ASF: Colombia forbids the presence of pigs at the Agroexpo 2019

Through Resolution No. 7819 of 2019, that modifies the animal health authorisation for the 22nd edition of the Agroexpo, the ICA will not allow the presence of pigs at the fair to avoid the possible entry of ASF.

Biosecurity and transboundary animal diseases: Council conclusions

The conclusions highlight the risks posed by the human factor and the role of communication and awareness campaigns in mitigating those risks.

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OIE: New official disease status

OIE’s official disease status can be issued for six priority diseases. These status are of major importance to OIE Members and are of great significance for international trade as they constitute an official reference for the World Trade Organization (WTO). They reflect the level of transparency and quality of the Veterinary Services of the country, increase the value of its livestock sector and facilitate regional and international trade of animals and animal products.

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Belgium: more steps towards the reduction of wild boar population

The goal is to completely eliminate wild boars from the African Swine Fever affected areas before the end of 2019.

Canada presents joint action plan on African swine fever

The Americas have made progress in prevention and preparedness to keep ASF out of the region.

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Germany: important decrease in the use of antibiotics in pigs

QS has published its report on the use of antibiotics in animals between 2014 and 2018.

ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium

Despite the spread of ASF to China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and North Korea, the current risk of ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium.

ASF in Vietnam: more than 2 million pigs culled

ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in 52 provinces and towns, with the total number of culled pigs exceeding 2.2 million heads.

The U.S. and EU: Animal pharmaceutical industries in the age of antibiotic resistance

Integrating data from many sources, the ERS-USDA report analyzes the trends in sales of veterinary antibi-otics and new product development by the U.S. and EU animal pharma industries.

Canada: PED update cases in Manitoba

Manitoba Pork can now confirm 21 cases of PED in 2019.

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Whole genome sequencing shows promise in fight against AMR

The use of whole genome sequencing can improve the way antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is monitored in food and animals, EFSA says in a new report.

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Moldova confirms new ASF outbreaks in wild boars

The veterinary authorities of Moldova have confirmed the presence of wild boars infected with ASF near the border with Romania.

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Poland confirms its greatest ASF outbreak

Poland has confirmed the presence of ASF on a commercial farm with more than 8,000 animals.

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How many ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in the EU?

According to the data provided by the ADNS, in 2018 Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary and Belgium confirmed a total of 1,335 outbreaks in domestic pigs and 5,321 in wild boars.

Colombia: the new cooperation agreement with the OIE will strengthen animal health

The Colombian Agriculture and Livestock Institute (ICA) has signed a cooperation agreement in technical assistance matters with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE/WOAH), with the aim that Colombia receives a greater international support in the next three years that helps to strengthen and improve animal health and the development of the livestock sector in Colombia.

The VACDIVA project receives €10 million to study a vaccine against ASF

The goal of VACDIVA is to solve the ASF problem in Europe and in the affected countries through innovation actions on previously established vaccine candidates.

Philipines: Agri dep’t and hog raisers strengthen measures to ward off ASF

Agriculture Secretary Manny F. Piñol called major hog raisers for an emergency meeting on May 27, 2019 to address current rules against African Swine Fever (ASF).

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