Quebec man wins 2021 Banff Pork Seminar Aherne Innovation Prize
Martin Gosselin of Saint-Isidore, Quebec wins F X Aherne Prize for Innovative Pork Production at the 2021 Banff Pork Seminar.
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UK live animal exports can continue
UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.
Effectiveness of commercial disinfectants used against ASF virus
Sodium hypochlorite, glutaraldehyde, caustic soda and potassium peroxymonosulfate showed the best ASFV inactivation rates.
AFIA: Feed Education Program provides updates on regulatory changes in animal food industry
The free virtual program will focus on how regulations affect the animal food industry and he importance of a good food safety and biosecurity plan.
Ontario adopts new law against trespassing on farms
New law protects public safety and the food supply. The Act protects farmers, the agri-food sector, and livestock transport drivers from the impacts of trespassing.
US announces $14.4 Million in Farm Bill funding to protect animal health
Several projects include improving diagnostic testing for high concern diseases, including African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease.
ASF Poland: 25% of wild boar found dead in affected zones tested positive for virus
An update on the surveillance in wild boar and domestic pigs presented at the virtual meeting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever.
ASF continues in Asia: 13 countries affected, at least 8 million pigs dead
A summary of the ASF situation in Asia and the Pacific presented at the recent meting of the standing group of experts on African Swine Fever.
Staged loading to improve farm biosecurity
The movement of live animals out of the farm can compromise farm biosecurity. A meticulously designed transfer facility and safe load out protocols are key to prevent the risk of cross contamination.
Pirbright Annual Report showcases investment in innovation
Pirbright’s latest contributions to disease eradication are featured in the report, which include studies towards a vaccine against African swine fever.
EU: Mandatory inspections for livestock transport to reduce FMD spread
Animal and feed transport vehicles from certain third countries with a risk of foot-and-mouth disease must be inspected upon return to the EU.
Czech Republic and Poland call for EU support in battle against ASF
The countries call on the EU for support in cooperation, control measures, and financing of veterinary programs concerning African swine fever.
US National Pork Board launches tool to protect against foreign animal disease fallout
AgView digital platform offers a Path to Protection with real-time capability.
Tiny doses of virus can cause African swine fever
Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.
Protekta germicide powder: A simple way to keep swine barns clean
Use germicide powder to keep disease threats in check when pigs are in the barn.
ASF China: Illegally transported pigs to blame for majority of outbreaks in 2020
Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.