China: ASF detected on a large swine farm
ASF detected in a commercial farm with almost 20,000 susceptible animals.
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Clinical case: ASF on a Chinese pig farm
This clinical case describes how, after discovering large numbers of dead and dying pigs in the sheds over a 4-day period, an expert team of veterinarians diagnosed African Swine Fever.
France: publishing of the decrees with measures against ASF
The measures implemented in the surveillance and strengthened surveillance areas have been published.
ASF: France will install fences in the border area
The Minister has asked the prefects of the three departments involved (Meurthe-et-Moselle, Ardennes and Meuse) to implement the regulations needed to install these fences.
ASF Belgium: new measures
The old 63,000-hectare perimeter is now divided into 3 specific areas, each one subject to distinct requirements.
Boehringer Ingelheim announces a pre-signing with Dopharma for the acquisition of its production site in Saint-Herblon, France
Dopharma is a growing player on the market, already distributing in more than 50 countries.
FAO works to better understand backyard pig sector, key in the fight against swine fever
FAO has developed a methodology, based on two sets of questionnaires, to aid in learning more about how these largely informal pig and pork value chains operate.
Gilt acclimation to PRRS virus (2/2). Steps to meet the challenge
Four veterinarians talk about gilt acclimation: programs they put in place, how the immune status is measured and special management scenarios for introducing those gilts into the main herd.
Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurates its new global centre for veterinary vaccine R&D in Lyon, France
The new R&D center of 14,500 square meters is a high-tech facility employing more than 200 employees.
Malaysia lifts part of its embargo on Belgian pork
Malaysia has decided to lift its ban on frozen pork, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, Mr Denis Cucarme, said on Tuesday.
USDA outlines next steps for advancing animal disease traceability
USDA’s four overarching goals for advancing animal disease traceability to protect the long-term health, marketability and economic viability of the U.S. livestock industry.
Hungary confirms the presence of the ASF virus in a new county
The affected animal has been found in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen, in the north of the country.
MSD Animal Health launches IDAL® 3G Twin, the first needle-free and intradermal device with two injector heads for swine vaccination
New device in combination with PORCILIS® vaccines provides quick and easy prevention of two of the most common swine diseases.
Situation of ASF in China
3 new ASF outbreaks have been detected in the province of Liaoning, with a total of 378 susceptible animals.
Colombia: The WOAH/OIE suspends the foot-and-mouth disease-free status with vaccination
Last week, and as a result of the surveillance and control measures established by the ICA, a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was detected in the rural area of Sogamoso (Boyacá), within the containment area.
Current situation of CSF in Japan
After the first outbreak in domestic pigs, the veterinary authorities have informed of 19 cases in wild boars.