ASF developments in the EU in the first quarter of 2023
Analysis of the evolution of the African swine fever (ASF) situation in EU countries during the first quarter of 2023.
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Commission responds to the European Pigmeat Reflection Group’s recommendations
The EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.
ASF Germany: Four core zones lifted in Brandenburg
No new outbreaks of African swine fever have been detected in core areas 2, 4, 7 and 9, which will switch to white zones when the abrogation comes into effect on April 5, 2023.
Updated ASF situation in South Korea
Outbreaks of African swine fever have spread in the country even in the winter.
Denmark: Hobby farmers urged to prevent African swine fever
Inspections reveal that more than a third of hobby farmers do not display signs prohibiting feeding food scraps.
Composting for the disposal of ASFV-infected swine carcasses
Infectious ASF virus particles were rapidly destroyed at day 3.
New regulation for the control of ASF in the EU
The new Regulation replaces the previous one as the epidemiological situation in the European Union has evolved.
ASF could cost Australia $2.5 billion
Report on the potential economic consequences of an African swine fever incursion into Australia.
Philippines: Update on the ASF situation
An estimated five million hogs have been killed due to African swine fever since its appearance in the country in 2019.
ASF outbreaks in China
Media reported a possible surge of ASF in the northern part of the country.
Germany: ASF confirmed in domestic swine in Cottbus (Brandenburg)
African swine fever has been confirmed on a small pig farm located in the urban area of the free city of Cottbus.
Germany: First case of ASF in wild boar in Cottbus (Brandenburg)
African swine fever virus has been detected in a wild boar carcass found in the urban area of the free city of Cottbus.
ASF Germany: Core zone lifted in Meißen, Saxony
No cases of African swine fever have been officially detected in the core zone of the Meißen district since May 2022.
USDA partners with NASDA and the pork industry to protect the U.S. from ASF
Four entities will work to improve African swine fever prevention and preparedness efforts.
The best conditions for baiting wild pigs
Drier conditions substantially increased the use of bait sites by wild pigs.
U.S. purchases ASF and FMD diagnostic test kits
The purchases help increase U.S. preparedness to respond to high-consequence foreign animal diseases.