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ASF Belgium: Measures lifted
Certain ASF prevention measures have been lifted in Belgium following the country's recovery of its ASF-free status.

Philippines rolls out pig repopulation program
The government’s P600-million swine repopulation program is set to launch.

Indonesia establishes ASF-free pig breeding unit
This compartmentalization ensures that ASF-free pigs can be distributed to other areas.

China on the lookout for variant strains of African swine fever virus
The Chinese government has published a guide to help pig producers identify and test for ASF variant strains.

Philippines confirms first ASF outbreak in Samar Island
This is the first confirmed African swine fever outbreak outside Leyte province.

Feed biosecurity assessments: A critical element of any comprehensive biosecurity program
In this series of articles, we will review some important disease transmission events that occurred through the feed supply chain and we will outline the characteristics of a comprehensive feed biosecurity program that considers the biosecurity of feed ingredients and also the milling and delivery processes.

EFSA - Veterinary drug residues: compliance still high
Overall, there were 1,191 or 0.32% of non-compliant samples out of the 368,594 targeted samples in 2019.

OIE-WAHIS: Providing open access to animal health data
OIE-WAHIS will make information about animal health more easily available and usable to everyone who needs it.

ASF: Germany, Poland, Czech Republic agree on further coordinated control measures
In a video conference, the Animal Health Troika exchanged views on the way forward in the fight against African swine fever.

ASF remains a major driver of change in global pork markets, Rabobank reports
African swine fever is actively influencing pork markets around the world, creating many areas of uncertainty – mainly in China, but also in Germany. The implications of ASF for world pork trade are a major swing factor in global pork markets.

France looks to stiffen penalties for illegal farm entry
The penalty would be increased from 1 year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros to 3 years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros.

Carcass disposal management for swine producers, a practical review (part 1)
Pros and cons of the most used carcass disposal systems: burial, composting, incineration, and rendering. Impacts on environment and biosecurity.

Vietnam phases out preventative antibiotics in livestock
Vietnam will follow a timeline to phase out the preventative use in livestock of antibiotics that are medically important for humans.

ASF Germany: More than 800 cases confirmed in wild boar
The total number of African swine fever cases in Brandenburg and Saxony reaches 812.

Vaccine myths and misconceptions
Answers to a series of frequently asked questions regarding vaccine usage and their interaction with the immune system.