China: Slowly but surely recovering?
Pig herds are recovering, and outbreaks of African swine fever are slowing down. When will China fully recover it's pig production?
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COVID-19: Ensuring free movement of food and supplies between South American countries
South American Ministers of Agriculture discussed the harmonization of standards to ensure the free movement of food and supplies.
COVID-19 persistence on different materials practical implications
Farm biosecurity is key to preventing the entrance of new infections and pig diseases, but human diseases can also be devastating: Covid-19 can put the human teams on our farms at risk.
China's livestock sector resumes business
China's livestock product and slaughtering sectors have basically resumed work and production as containment of the COVID-19 outbreak is improving in the country, according to the country's agricultural ministry.
Current ASF situation in Belgium
Since September 13, 2018, almost 5,000 wild boar have been tested in the Walloon Region, of which 832 were found ASF positive.
OIE: Covid-19 and veterinary activities designated as essential
OIE and WVA highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures for your farm
Have you made a contingency plan for your farm?
Pirbright shows new Nipah vaccines create ‘impressive’ immune response
Two new potential vaccines against Nipah virus developed by the University of Parma generate a strong immune response in pigs, and could be the key to preventing this deadly, zoonotic disease.
Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and their inactivation with biocidal agents
The autors review the literature about the persistence of human and veterinary coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces as well as inactivation strategies with biocidal agents.
IPVS2020 postponed by coronavirus
The IPVS2020 Organizing Committee announces the postponement of IPVS2020 to November 3rd to 6th, 2020
COVID-19: Commission launches European team of scientific experts
The European Commission launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 composed of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to formulate EU guidelines on science-based and coordinated risk management measures.
EFSA goes Spanish
EFSA’s website is now available in Spanish, one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
COVID-19 and pig viruses – what can we learn?
Lessons learnt from two of the most important virologists of the north American swine industry, Dra. Torremorell and Dra. Culhane, from other coronavirus outbreaks than spread globally within the swine industry.
COVID-19 EU: MS should guarantee the supply chain of livestock
The Commission presented guidelines to Member States on health-related border management measures in the context of the COVID-19 emergency.
China: ASF detected in smuggled pigs
Pigs illegally transported in Sichuan were found to be postive for African swine fever.
Highly effective vaccine against ASFV
The gene-deleted HLJ/-18-7GD virus is a safe and effective vaccine against ASFV, and could play an important role in controlling the spread of ASFV.