Vietnam urgently working to contain African swine fever
Since the beginning of the year, 514 outbreaks of African swine fever have occurred in 28 provinces and cities nationwide.
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ASF cases in wild boars double in Europe: nearly 7,000 cases
Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.
African swine fever virus vaccine strain Asfv-G-∆I177l reverts to virulence and negatively affects reproductive performance
ASFV-G-ΔI177L is not genetically stable and, therefore not safe for use in ASF vaccines. ASF vaccine candidates should be tested for safety in pregnant animals.
ASF in NRW: Positive case in wild boar in Siegen-Wittgenstein
The discovery of the carcass took place within the infected zone, which includes parts of the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland.
Thailand reopens doors to Italian cured pork
Negotiations with Thailand were fruitful. The market had been closed after the first cases of African swine fever in Italy in 2022.
Poland: Another outbreak of ASF in pigs
The outbreak is more than 400 kilometers away from the previous one.
ASF in North Rhine-Westphalia: The closest related viruses originate from southern Italy
An international comparison with published genome data reveals a high degree of similarity with ASF viruses from the Italian region of Calabria.
Poland: First ASF outbreak in pigs this year
The farm is located in the Pomeranian province.
Dr. Lydia Carpenter honored for federal ASF prevention program
The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals® honor exceptional U.S. public servants.
Dominican Republic: New biosecure farms awarded certificates under the National Swine Biosecurity Plan
The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.
Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia
A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.
Poland: First ASF case in the Lodz province
At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.
Quantitative risk assessment model of the presence of PED and ASF viruses in spray-dried porcine plasma
Under the current conditions, the model estimated that an inactivation level (log-kill) of 7.0, 7.2, and 7.3 log must be achieved to manufacture a 10-, 15-, and 20-tons batch size, respectively.
WOAH adopts new ASF vaccine standard
This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.
The Philippines: Bacolod City declared ASF-free
This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.
Philippines: Bais City declared free from African swine fever (ASF)
Bais City in Negros Oriental was recognized as ASF-free under the pink zone, allowing hog shipments outside the province.