African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever

Vietnam records spike in ASF outbreaks

In response to a sudden rise in the number of outbreaks of African swine fever, veterinary services in Vietnam are undergoing a thorough review.

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African Swine Fever

Researchers see promise in mRNA vaccines for ASF

While more conventional ASF vaccines are increasingly available, researchers say developing an mRNA vaccine could come with additional benefits.

African Swine Fever

Further ASF outbreaks recorded on farms in Asia, Europe, Africa

New outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have occurred in Malaysia, South Korea and two Indian states, while the virus continues to spend in Vietnam.

African Swine Fever

Study: US needs stricter controls to contain ASF

Current rules would likely fail to control a hypothetical outbreak in the U.S., research concludes.

African Swine Fever

ASF hits pig farms in Poland, South Korea

After a four-month disease hiatus in the country, pigs at a farm in South Korea have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus.

African Swine Fever

Early detection, advanced traceability vital if ASF hits US

Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory director shares concerns about African swine fever with members of Congress.

African Swine Fever

Malaysia reports return of African swine fever to western state

The presence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected again in the Western Malaysian state of Penang, and further cases have been confirmed in the Philippines, Vietnam and South Africa, while spread of the virus continues in the European wild boar population.

African Swine Fever

ASF re-emerges in pigs in Arunachal Pradesh, Estonia

In Europe, Estonia has become the latest country to record ASF cases in domestic pigs this year, and a first case in 2025 has been confirmed in a Czech wild boar.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Countries vary widely in surveillance, notification of ASF, HPAI

But variation in income doesn't explain the difference in disease surveillance outcomes, researcher says.

African Swine Fever

Scientists identify origin of ASF virus in western Germany

Genetic sequencing of African swine fever (ASF) virus from wild boar in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia reveals a close match to one obtained in southern Italy.

African Swine Fever

Why Vietnamese pig farmers are reluctant to carry out ASF vaccination

Pig owners in Vietnam would be more likely to vaccinate their animals against African swine fever (ASF) if they had more information on available vaccines, established vaccination protocols, virus strains in their area, and there was a compensation scheme in place in case of losses.

African Swine Fever

Researcher: ASF vaccine development no longer in its infancy

Vaccines for the disease are increasingly effective, researchers say, but some safety concerns remain.

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