ASF: Belgium will build an additional 15-km-long fence
Wild boars infected with the ASF virus have been found in Meix-devant-Virton.
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ASF in China: more than 700,000 pigs culled; new measures
Last week the disease was confirmed on a farm with more than 73,000 pigs.
Genetically modified pigs are protected from classical swine fever virus
The study demonstrated that RNA interference (RNAi) technology combining CRISPR/Cas9 technology offered the possibility to produce TG animal with improved resistance to viral infection.
Fecal transplantation and prevention of porcine circovirus associated disease
The gut microbiome provides an alternative tool for control and prevention of diseases.
ASF in China: Guangdong, new province affected by the disease
The disease has already been confirmed in 23 provinces.
USA: Antimicrobials in food-producing animals shows decline
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials intended for use in food-producing animals decreased by 33 percent between years 2016 and 2017.
USA: Groups issue framework for antibiotic stewardship in food animal production
A group of major food companies, retailers, livestock producers, and trade and professional associations announced a comprehensive framework to strengthen stewardship of antibiotic use in food animals.
Outcome of Ministerial Conference on the erradication of ASF
The meeting focussed on the preparedness on ASF and notably on the long-term management of the wild boar population.
Denmark launches an App to help to avoid the entrance of ASF
The App allows to inform of the presence of wild boars in the Danish territory.
Agriculture and Fisheries Council: Situation on the pigmeat market
Poland took the opportunity to request the activation of private storage aid for pigmeat.
Current situation of ASF in China
With the detection of the disease in Qinghai, there are now 22 affected provinces.
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.