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.

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In the past few days, local media in Malaysia have reported the re-emergence of African swine fever (ASF) in the state of Penang after a hiatus.

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