ASF outbreaks put Sri Lankan pig farmers under pressure

While just 3 outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, the repercussions of recently emerged African swine fever (ASF) are putting huge pressure on farming livelihoods.

Jackie Linden
December 9, 2024
Sri Lanka Map
dk_photo | BigStock.com

While just three outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, the repercussions of recently emerged African swine fever (ASF) are putting huge pressure on farming livelihoods.

Since the currently circulating ASF virus was first detected in Asia, outbreaks have been reported in 20 countries, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Log in to view the full article
Recommended
Professional headshot of a smiling man in navy blazer and light blue shirt against blurred architectural background
Company News
Novus President and CEO Dan Meagher receives 2026 International Visionary Award
International Trade
FeedMatch Group introduces buyer-first platform for global animal feed procurement
Related Stories
African Swine Fever Virus
African Swine Fever
Researchers to study ASF resistance in red river hogs
Wild Boar
African Swine Fever
Scientists assess tick’s potential to spread ASF
Vet With Pigs
African Swine Fever
Philippines takes new approach to ASF strategy
Vaccine Vials With Syringe
African Swine Fever
Philippines prepares for second round of ASF vaccination
More in African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever
Southeast Asian states raise ASF alert
After confirmation of a series of African swine fever (ASF) in several countries in the region, veterinary authorities are urging pig owners in Southeast Asia to be alert for signs of the disease.
Group of brown and tan pigs in a farm pen with metal fencing and brick buildings in background
Brand Insights
The U.S. Soy Advantage
U.S.SEC
Explore the benefits of soy from the U.S., delivering quality, reliability, nutrition, and sustainability for global animal feed and aquaculture.
The U.S. Soy Advantage
African Swine Fever
Spike in ASF outbreaks in the Philippines
While the Southeast Asian state is recording more cases of African swine fever (ASF) than at the same time last year, new cases affecting domestic pigs are also reported in Vietnam, as well as central and eastern Europe, and Africa.
Group of pigs huddled together in mud at a farm or agricultural facility
African Swine Fever
Commercial use of ASF vaccine approved in Philippines
As authorities approve an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine for commercial use in the Philippines for the first time, further cases are reported in the nation’s domestic swine.
Young piglet being held and examined by a veterinarian or farmer in a clinical setting
African Swine Fever
New ASF cases in pigs confirmed in northeastern India, Europe
More herds of domestic swine have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus in India’s Nagaland and in four central European states. In Finland, a recent case in a wild boar has been detected well outside the designated infected area, while the virus appears to have returned to Rome, Italy.
Large-scale pig farm interior with multiple pens and concrete support columns under metal roof structure
African Swine Fever
Texas A&M studying tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness
DHS-funded study examines if a long-lived soft tick in Texas might transmit African swine fever, which would impact the response, surveillance and outbreak control.
Multiple brown ticks scattered on white background
African Swine Fever
ASF suspected in India’s Gujarat state
An outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is suspected in Gujarat, while new cases are confirmed in two other states.
Political map of South Asia showing India in orange with neighboring countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan labeled
African Swine Fever
More ASF farm outbreaks reported in central Europe, Asia, East Africa
In Europe, more herds of domestic pigs have been hit by African swine fever (ASF) in Hungary, Moldova, Poland and Romania, while there are widespread new cases in wild boar.
Young pigs in indoor farm enclosure with green flooring and blue feeding stations
African Swine Fever
Farmers struggle to recover from ASF
From Sri Lanka to the Dominican Republic, farmers whose herds were hit by African swine fever are struggling to recover their livelihoods.
Young pigs in a commercial farm facility with metal flooring and wooden railings
African Swine Fever
Finland the latest European country to detect ASF virus
For the first time, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been detected in Finland — in wild boar.
Magnifying glass highlighting Finland and Helsinki on a map with Finnish flag design on handle
African Swine Fever
Stimulating the immune system reduced ASF vaccine efficacy in Spanish trial
The stimulation backfired and limited the protective immune response induced by the vaccine.
Young pink pig standing in farm setting with handler nearby
African Swine Fever
4 European countries confirm ASF outbreaks in pigs
In the past week, presence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been confirmed in domestic swine in three Balkans states and Poland, while a handful of further outbreaks in the same population were reported in India, Nepal and the Philippines.
Veterinarian in protective gear examining pigs in a sunlit farm facility
African Swine Fever
WOAH releases new guidelines for assessing, monitoring ASF vaccine efficacy
The guidelines should make it easier for regulators to evaluate safety data on ASF vaccines used in other countries, according to a Pirbright Institute veterinarian.
3D medical illustration of a virus particle with spike proteins and red genetic material against blurred background
Page 1 of 81
Next Page