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The MARD released its notice no.7 on ‘Strengthening ASF detection during slaughter’, recognizing that the detection of ASF in the slaughtering process is an effective means for cutting off the route of transmission of the virus.

After checking the plan presented by Bulgaria last December, the Commission has decided to authorise it.

According to the control carried out, 4 out of 10 pig transport lorries are not cleaned nor disinfected correctly.

The cases continue the worrying escalation of outbreaks in recent weeks.

The Plan foresees a drop in antibiotic consumption and the development of sectorial regulations that include the correct use of antibiotics and the surveillance of their consumption.

Travelers will see some changes at airports as USDA works with CBP to increase screenings of passenger baggage.

The FAO, in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), conducted an emergency response mission from 11 – 15 March 2019 in Viet Nam to enhance the country’s ability to respond to and prevent further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

The entry of the activists without permission, breaching the biosecurity measures, entails a health hazard for the animals.

Further details of the preparations underway to minimise disruption of the supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal EU Exit.

The seizure was in an effort to battle the spread of African swine fever, a contagious, deadly virus which has killed more than a million pigs in China.

After several months without the confirmation of new cases, ASF has reappeared in Moldova.

A plan for the reduction of pathogens in the Colombian pig sector is being implemented with the support of Denmark. This technical cooperation project, that has being developing since 2015, wants to strengthen the knowledge on the food safety processes in pork production.