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ASF China: Illegally transported pigs to blame for majority of outbreaks in 2020
Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.
Philippines lifts temporary ban on pork and pig imports from Belgium
Following Belgium's self-declared "ASF free" status, the Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the import of domestic pigs, pork, and semen originating from Belgium.
Belgium applies to regain ASF "free" status
On October 27, Belgium submitted an application to the European Commission and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) to regain its African swine fever "free" status.
ASF Germany: Positive case outside existing core areas
New African swine fever situation: 11 more cases confirmed, including one positive case outside existing core areas
Antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms: Perspective from global pig health experts
In this first article of our series, we will compare and contrast the perspectives of four pig health experts from some of the most important pork producing countries (i.e. USA, Italy, Denmark and Spain) on antibiotic reduction strategies for pig farms.
ASF Germany: First case in Saxony in wild boar
ASF has been detected in Saxony for the first time in a wild boar, according to the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).
Russia: Traces of ASF virus found in processed pig products
Colombia still in the fight to control CSF
Officials from the Colombian Agriculture Institute (ICA), have been working in the departments of Vaupés and Bolívar to maintain zones free of classical swine fever (CSF) and zones with low prevalence.
ASF Germany: Case count tops 100
The number of confirmed ASF cases in Germany has reached 103, all within Brandenburg.
Situational update of ASF in Asia and the Pacific - October 2020
Summary of the ongoing and resolved African swine fever outbreaks in Asia during the period from October 2 to October 15, 2020.
Animab start-up secures 3.4 M€ seed investment to improve livestock health and performance
Boehringer Ingelheim and Henke-Sass, Wolf develop innovative needle free injection device for pigs
FAO/OIE: global initiative to stop spread of ASF
More than 50 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe are currently affected and the Americas are trying to prevent incursion into their territory.
ESVAC report shows continued decrease in sales of veterinary antibiotics in EU
European countries continue to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals.
ILRI establishes a One Health Centre in Africa (OHRECA)
The One Health Centre will enhance the health of people, animals and their shared environment in Africa.