New rapid test detects ASF in raw pork
The cost-effective, simple test by MatMaCorp for rapid detection of the African swine fever virus can protect the world's pork supply.
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PenCheck® rapid ASF test could be a game changer
World-renowned expert highly praises the new African swine fever test.
Groundbreaking results: the importance of deep cleaning in the fight against ASF
The secondary properties of a disinfectant are key to beat ASF.
Australian Pork Limited welcomes funding to help protect Aussie pigs
Australian Pork Limited and the hog sector look forward to working with the government to ensure that ASF never enters Australia.
ASF continues to cause major concerns within the hunting community
The hunting community is becoming increasingly concerned about new cases of ASF in western Poland, not far from the German border, and in southern Bulgaria, very close to the Greek border.
CIC bioGUNE researchers unravel the 3-D structure of the ASF virus
This breakthrough is the prerequisite not only for understanding the ASF virus assembly but also for controlling and ultimately eliminating it.
IRTA-CReSA attends the International Symposium for CSF
From 23-26th October, the International Symposium for Classical Swine Fever (CSF), organized by the China Institute of Veterinary Drug Control, was held in Beijing with the participation of Dr. Llilianne Ganges from IRTA-CReSA.
Roslin Institute: Research into ASF inspires UK campaign
Studies led by the Roslin Institute have inspired a national campaign to help reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases such as African swine fever (ASF).
Hong Kong eyes on Thai pork after successful preventive measure against ASF
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China and other Asian countries has paved the way for Thai pork producers to access more market share in Hong Kong.
China approves Thermo Fisher Scientific’s African Swine Fever virus workflow to help limit spread of disease
The validation was conducted on a panel of 84 samples, primarily ASF virus field samples, as well as negative samples and others containing other viruses.
Pirbright and ViroVet join forces to develop African swine fever antivirals
Commercial vaccines have been estimated to be several years away, so the development of alternative control methods is of critical global importance.
Inovio and Plumbline Life Sciences establish animal health collaboration to develop a novel vaccine against ASF
As part of this agreement, Inovio will construct and test the ASF vaccine in small animal models.
Boehringer Ingelheim and GNA Biosolutions partner on emergency veterinary diagnostics development
Programme could lead to new diagnostic solutions for African swine fever.
ASF – Poland as the second stop in the series of European biosecurity conferences
Following the first well attended event in Romania last November, yesterday, Copa Cogeca and UECBV organised a second workshop on Biosecurity in Puławy, Poland.
Humans spreading African Swine Fever around the world
At the 2019 Banff Pork Seminar, Jan. 8 to 10 in Banff, Alta., Dr. Egan Brockhoff, veterinarian and pork industry analyst and advisor, shared insights from his travel to countries currently battling the deadly disease such as China and parts of Europe, and his thoughts on ways Canadian pork producers can mitigate the risk.
Boehringer Ingelheim launches a tool to aid in the prevention of African swine fever
This tool enables pig producers to evaluate areas for biosecurity improvement on their farms.