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Philippines reinforces measures against African Swine Fever

Following the reported outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in neighboring Asian countries, the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to reinforce stringent import policies, early detection, and strict biosecurity measures to protect the country’s swine industry.

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Philippines bans German pork imports over ASF fears

The ban was imposed after it was discovered that a shipment of pork supposedly coming from Germany was found to contain boxes of pork from Poland, a country which has cases of the African Swine Fever.

ASF in Belgium: new restrictions to circulation in the forests

After the assessment, the circulation is forbidden in 7,000 new hectares as of June 1st.

Brazil intensifies the measures to prevent the entry of ASF

The Ministry has intensified the information to travellers in airports and border checkpoints to prevent the entry of ASF into Brazil.

Malaysia increases precautions against African swine fever

The spreading of the African swine fever virus in Asia expands the fear of infection between the Asian ASF-free countries

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ASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar

The prices of food rose by 7.7% in March, the greatest rise in the last seven years. The increase in the price of pork due to the decrease in production caused by African swine fever, as well as that of fruit and vegetables due to the bad weather are the main causes.

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Laos confirms ASF for the first time

All outbreaks have been confirmed in the province of Saravane.

ASF Vietnam: Hanoi has culled more than 20% of its pig census

More than 387,500 pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been culled in Hanoi, this representing 20.7% of the total pigs raised.

ASF: Colombia forbids the presence of pigs at the Agroexpo 2019

Through Resolution No. 7819 of 2019, that modifies the animal health authorisation for the 22nd edition of the Agroexpo, the ICA will not allow the presence of pigs at the fair to avoid the possible entry of ASF.

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Belgium: more steps towards the reduction of wild boar population

The goal is to completely eliminate wild boars from the African Swine Fever affected areas before the end of 2019.

Canada presents joint action plan on African swine fever

The Americas have made progress in prevention and preparedness to keep ASF out of the region.

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African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption

According to Rabobank, China’s pork consumption has dropped by 10% to 15%, year-to-date, driven by food safety concerns.

ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium

Despite the spread of ASF to China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong and North Korea, the current risk of ASF introduction to the UK is still considered to be medium.

ASF in Vietnam: more than 2 million pigs culled

ASF outbreaks have been confirmed in 52 provinces and towns, with the total number of culled pigs exceeding 2.2 million heads.

Moldova confirms new ASF outbreaks in wild boars

The veterinary authorities of Moldova have confirmed the presence of wild boars infected with ASF near the border with Romania.

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Poland confirms its greatest ASF outbreak

Poland has confirmed the presence of ASF on a commercial farm with more than 8,000 animals.