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NewsImminent risk of a global shortage of heparin caused by ASF in China
China is the world′s largest producer of pork and thus has plenty of raw material to produce heparins.
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USDA to help guard against ASF
USDA provides information for producers and veterinarians to help guard against ASF through sound biosecurity and disease reporting.
USDA adds China to list of regions with African Swine Fever
APHIS took this action on August 6, 2018 when the disease was confirmed and are now publishing notice in the regulations.
ASF: France creates a third wild boar culling area
The creation of a third white area within the fenced area as a shield against African swine fever is expected.
USA: APHIS is launching a new Pests and Diseases webpage
The new page lists all pest and disease programs managed by APHIS as part of its mission to protect American agriculture and natural resources.
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NewsASF in Vietnam: 21 provinces affected
Vietnam has confirmed 209 African swine fever outbreaks in 21 provinces.
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NewsChina: Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter
The MARD released its notice no.7 on ‘Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter’, recognizing that the detection of ASF in the slaughtering process is an effective means for cutting off the route of transmission of the virus.
Canada responding to the threat of ASF
New funding of up to $31 million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegally imported meat products from entering into Canada.
Bulgaria: ASF eradication plan in wild boars
After checking the plan presented by Bulgaria last December, the Commission has decided to authorise it.
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NewsSpain: National Plan against Antibiotic Resistances approved
The Plan foresees a drop in antibiotic consumption and the development of sectorial regulations that include the correct use of antibiotics and the surveillance of their consumption.
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NewsUK: Fourth case of Swine Dysentery confirmed in one day
The cases continue the worrying escalation of outbreaks in recent weeks.
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NewsTips for travelers to help keep ASF out of the US
Travelers will see some changes at airports as USDA works with CBP to increase screenings of passenger baggage.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
International assistance for Viet Nam’s ASF response
The FAO, in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), conducted an emergency response mission from 11 – 15 March 2019 in Viet Nam to enhance the country’s ability to respond to and prevent further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
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NewsActivists trespass farms
The entry of the activists without permission, breaching the biosecurity measures, entails a health hazard for the animals.
USA: One million pounds of smuggled pork from China seized at NJ port
The seizure was in an effort to battle the spread of African swine fever, a contagious, deadly virus which has killed more than a million pigs in China.
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NewsChina: ASF affects all aspects of the swine and pork industry
According to USDA, by the end of 2019, China's total swine inventory will be down and pork production will decrease.
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NewsASF reappears in Moldova
After several months without the confirmation of new cases, ASF has reappeared in Moldova.
UK: Update on veterinary medicine supply in a no deal EU Exit
Further details of the preparations underway to minimise disruption of the supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal EU Exit.
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NewsVietnam: ASF spreads unstoppably
Since the emerge of the disease there are 17 affected provinces and 134 confirmed outbreaks.
Colombia: plan for the reduction of pathogens in the pig sector
A plan for the reduction of pathogens in the Colombian pig sector is being implemented with the support of Denmark. This technical cooperation project, that has being developing since 2015, wants to strengthen the knowledge on the food safety processes in pork production.
FAO, OIE and WHO: guide on taking a One Health approach to addressing zoonotic diseases
This Guide provides principles, best practices and options to assist countries in achieving sustainable and functional collaboration at the human-animal-environment interface.
Pharmaceuticals in the environment
Pharmaceuticals in the environment: Commission defines actions to address risks and challenges. The text addresses pharmaceuticals for human as well as for veterinary use.
Spain and Portugal carry out a simultaneous foot-and-mouth disease simulation
This kind of tests allow to assess the appropriate organisation of the Veterinary Services when faced with real alert situations, the suitability of the Contingency Plans and to improve the coordination between the different administrations involved.
Argentina: app for notifying animal diseases
Producers, private veterinarians and the general public will be able to inform the SENASA immediately regarding the emerge of health events.
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