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The disease has already been confirmed in 25 of the 32 provinces, which correspond to the largest pig producing areas.

The first case of African swine fever in wild pigs in Hong Kong has been reported.

ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.

In view of the worsening ASF situation in wild boar, the Slovak Ministry has decided to reduce the wild boar population.

A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.

The lifting of the Japanese embargo is particularly significant as Japan represents an important market for the Belgian pork sector.

Two farms have reported outbreaks of ASF so far in 2021 affecting a total of 13,124 susceptible animals.

In mid-September, the European Parliament is due to vote on a ban on the use in animals of antibiotics of importance in humans.

This investment will ultimately help prevent and minimize the negative impacts of COVID-19 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases on animal health, the economy, public health, and food security.