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ASF's impact on the Dominican Republic pork market
According to official statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, local pork production has decreased by 15% since ASF was detected in the Dominican Republic. Considering import volumes during that period, the decline in production is likely to be even greater.
Current ASF situation in the Dominican Republic
African swine fever remains a significant challenge in the Dominican Republic. Despite initial emergency response efforts, the disease is now endemic, with outbreaks showing an upward trend in 2024 and continuing to consistently appear throughout the country.
ASF Germany: first case of ASF in wild boar in Oberhavel (Brandenburg)
African swine fever has been detected in a wild boar in the district of Oberhavel in the state of Brandenburg for the first time.
Dominican Republic signs swine biosecurity protocol with international organizations
The Biosecurity Fund for Dominican Swine Farming was created through the signing of an agreement between representatives of the Dominican government and international agricultural health organizations.
Belgian agency implores hunters not to hunt in ASF risk areas
The Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) is calling on hunters to be extra vigilant for African swine fever this hunting season.
Chinese Taipei declared free from ASF
The World Organisation for Animal Health has published Chinese Taipei's self-declaration of freedom from African swine fever.
Sri Lanka bans the sale of pork to stop ASF and PRRS spread
Sri Lanka has temporarily prohibited the slaughter, transport, and sale of pigs to prevent disease spread.
USDA Hosts Fourth African Swine Fever Action Week October 28-November 1, 2024
Through the Protect Our Pigs campaign, USDA is raising awareness of ASF to help producers and veterinarians quickly find and share actionable information to defend their herds and livelihoods.
Ten years of ASF in Poland: what have we learnt?
For several reasons, Poland has not managed to control ASF in wild boars and pigs. What measures has this country implemented during these 10 years and why were they insufficient?
Philippines ASF vaccination expands to commercial farms nationwide
The move will supplement the controlled rollout in small farms.
UIUC to develop biosensors to improve ASF detection
Center for Genomic Diagnostics Receives First USDA Grant.
Philippines: Western Visayas begins ASF recovery program
The sentinelling program in the region began on October 4.
France strengthens ASF surveillance
France is stepping up surveillance to prevent the spread of African swine fever across its borders.
ASF Germany: Hesse completes construction of fence on the B45
The 54-kilometer protective fence aims to contain African swine fever.
SHIC Engages in Industry’s North American African Swine Fever Forum
During the fourth ASF Forum, past successes were explored, current experiences shared, and ongoing challenges in ASF control identified.