Current situation of ASF in China
With the detection of the disease in Qinghai, there are now 22 affected provinces.
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Swine influenza: doubts about its control on the farm
The author presents a review of the current situation of influenza in pigs to end with his doubts and comments on the effectiveness of control measures on the farm.
Boehringer Ingelheim launches a tool to aid in the prevention of African swine fever
This tool enables pig producers to evaluate areas for biosecurity improvement on their farms.
Ministerial Conference: Eradication of ASF in the EU
European Commission is organising a Ministerial Conference on the “Eradication of African swine fever (ASF) in the EU and the long-term management of wild boar populations” on Wednesday 19 December in Brussels.
Government of Canada helps improve swine health surveillance
The Government will invest up to $1.5 million in the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) to adopt a virus detection system to support animal health.
Malaysia: No antibiotic in animal feed soon
“This is the first step towards prohibiting the use of antibiotics considered critical for humans”.
Myanmar suspends pork imports on threat of African swine fever
Although ASF has yet to reach Myanmar, which imports pigs and pork from China for local consumption, the government is raising efforts to curb the illegal trade of pork.
Japan confirms 48 new CSF outbreaks
All the outbreaks are located in the province of Gifu and affect both wild boars and domestic pigs
Vaccination of 1-day-old pigs with a PRRSV modified live attenuated virus vaccine is able to overcome maternal immunity
The efficacy of the attenuated PRRSV-1 vaccine in 1-day-old pigs seropositive to PRRSV prior to a PRRSV-1 challenge was demonstrated by improvement of clinical, virological and immunological variables.
US: Declaring farm visits in ASF positive countries to customs
When returning to the United States after visiting a farm or being in contact with animals in a country with ASF or any other foreign animal disease, you should declare this information to US Customs and Border Patrol.
Iowa State University to lead research to increase pig survivability
A research project led by the Iowa Pork Industry Center at Iowa State University seeks to increase pork producers’ profits by improving the survivability of their animals.
Shaanxi, new province affected by ASF in China
So far, there are 21 provinces affected by this disease.
ASF skews the Chinese pig market
The prices along the vast an heterogeneous Chinese geography have undergone different evolutions.
MSD: 2019 High Quality Pork Ph.D. Award
One recent doctoral graduate will be awarded the opportunity to present their research at an upcoming MSD Animal Health High Quality Pork meeting in Asia, Europe or North America.
EFSA: update on the epidemiological situation of ASF
Early detection coupled with the application of measures such as quick removal of carcasses and intensive hunting in the specially designated hunting areas increases the probability of eradication.