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China: 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.

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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.

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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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Denmark: deficiencies in the cleaning and disinfection after transport

According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.

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Tips 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.

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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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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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ASF reappears in Moldova

After several months without the confirmation of new cases, ASF has reappeared in Moldova.

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Vietnam: ASF spreads unstoppably

Since the emerge of the disease there are 17 affected provinces and 134 confirmed outbreaks.

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The role of international trade and travel in the transboundary spread of pig diseases

As globalization increases the interconnectedness between nations, economies, and industries, the introduction of diseases will continue to remain a prominent threat to the livestock sector and the trade of animals and animal products, as well as the livelihoods of farmers, food security and public health.

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Evolution in Europe of ASF genotype II viruses from highly to moderately virulent

Seropositive wild boar in certain areas suggests that some animals may be surviving for some time or could even be recovering from the disease. This could be due to the presence of related viruses of reduced virulence.

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