Stability of African swine fever virus in soil and options to mitigate transmission risk
The stability of infectious ASFV is very low in acidic forest soils but rather high in sandy soils.
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Philippines: Pangasinan province receives aid for ASF recovery program
The Department of Agriculture has allocated PHP41.6 million for 18 localities and the province of Pangasinan that were affected by ASF.
Hysolv launches cost-effective cleaner
A new, highly efficient and cost-effective cleaner for animal housing, veterinary clinics and food processing industries has been launched by animal health specialists, Hysolv.
Netherlands introduces protective measures against ASF from Germany, transport affected
The second cleaning and disinfection was already mandatory for Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Greece, and all third countries.
NAMI releases food safety equipment design principles
The North American Meat Institute released new industry-wide “Food Safety Equipment Design Principles” for all equipment used in meat and poultry establishments to address food safety hazards.
IFC helps Greenfeed Vietnam Corporation expand sustainable production in Vietnam
IFC’s investment of approximately $43 million will allow GREENFEED to expand its pork production activities in Vietnam.
Biosecurity during the deadstock pickup process on the farm
The main concerns related to the carcass collection process and how to overcome them.
EFSA assesses control measures for foot and mouth disease
A review of the effectiveness of sampling procedures, monitoring period, and minimum radius of the protection and surveillance zones for FMD.
ASF restricted zones expanded in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia
New ASF outbreaks in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia prompt redefining and enlarging of restricted zone boundaries.
ASF risks from outdoor pig farms: EU publishes scientific opinion
EFSA has assessed the risk of African swine fever spreading through outdoor pig farms and has proposed biosecurity and control measures for outdoor farms in ASF-affected areas of the EU.
Feed biosecurity in the manufacturing and post-manufacturing stages. Understanding and managing disease transmission risk during the milling and delivery of pig feed
The mixing of ingredients into feed and the distribution of feed to the farm location where consumption occurs is referred to as the ‘manufacturing and post-manufacturing stage’ of the feed supply chain. This article outlines how biosecurity concepts can be applied to the manufacturing and distribution of pig feed to ensure a pathogen free product is consumed.
Biosecurity audits: Concept and structure
Objective inspection and evaluation that checks current biosecurity measures and points out weaknesses in the system so that improvements can be made.
Carcass disposal
New on-farm carcass disposal methods...
APC: ASF transmission risk low for blood products and protein hydrolysates
The EFSA considers that the risk of ASF transmission is especially low for blood products and protein hydrolysates.
Inhibition of African swine fever virus in liquid and feed
Medium-chain fatty acids and glycerol monolaurate inhibit ASFv in liquid conditions.
Biosecurity practices for deadstock management at the farm
Key biosecurity messages to move dead pigs out of the clean area of the farm to the deadstock management area prior to their treatment: external deadstock container, incinerator or hydrolysis container.