Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia
Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.
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Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia
A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.
EC endorses Spanish system to control prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.
Poland: First ASF case in the Lodz province
At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.
Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.
2025 Research Staff Excellence Award recipient: Xiaomei Yue
Yue is recognized for her outstanding contributions to swine health research, data-driven disease monitoring, and industry collaboration.
WOAH recognizes new FMD-free zones in Latin America
Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.
Chronic inflammation. The unknown (profit) assassin
Who talks about inflammation? We all might mention it when we exercise too much – aching joints, stiffness – or is it just we are all getting older…? But we do not really talk about inflammation much. And certainly, when we think about our livestock, we do not really mention it at all. Well…we should.
Quantitative risk assessment model of the presence of PED and ASF viruses in spray-dried porcine plasma
Under the current conditions, the model estimated that an inactivation level (log-kill) of 7.0, 7.2, and 7.3 log must be achieved to manufacture a 10-, 15-, and 20-tons batch size, respectively.
Dr. Christine Mainquist-Whigham winning the 2025 Science in Practice Award
Focus on science earns Nebraska veterinarian national award.
WOAH adopts new ASF vaccine standard
This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.
UK not sufficiently prepared for increasing risk from animal disease, finds NAO report
Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the latest report from the National Audit Office finds.
The Philippines: Bacolod City declared ASF-free
This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.
Boosting piglet health after weaning: the role of the natural emulsifier glyceryl polyethylene glycol ricinoleate in gut development
Dietary glyceryl polyethylene glycol ricinoleate supplementation may improve intestinal health in post-weaning piglets.
WOAH recognizes Argentina's foot-and-mouth disease free status
The World Organization for Animal Health delivered the official certificate in Paris.
The implications of the PRRSV recombination dilemma
PRRS control measures also reduce the opportunities for different wild-type viruses to recombine and create more aggressive strains.