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ASF virus detected in another German state

For the first time, the African swine fever (ASF) virus has been found in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with a wild boar testing positive.

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Study: Ticks could help spread ASF in the US

Researchers are working on new control recommendations for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Indonesia set to import ASF vaccine from Vietnam

Countries where pigs have recently tested positive for the African swine fever virus are Greece, India, Romania and Vietnam.

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Research boom brings new hope for ASF vaccines, treatments

New vaccines for ASF should become available in the next few years thanks to numerous scientific advances since 2018, researcher says.

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Global African swine fever vaccine standard adopted

Combined with biosecurity and other measures, an appropriate program using safe and effective vaccines offers the potential to gain control over African swine fever (ASF).

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Fewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024

As Romania and Croatia gained better control of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial and backyard herds, there was a significant drop in outbreaks in the region last year, while cases in wild boar remained stable, according to a new analysis of the disease situation in Europe.

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UK researchers launch clinical trials for new ASF vaccine

The Pirbright Institute and The Vaccine Group begin testing a novel African swine fever vaccine that could offer a safer alternative to current live attenuated options.

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One German state eases ASF restrictions on pig farming

While an easing of restrictions to control ASF is being applied in Saxony, new cases in wild boar are confirmed in other German states — and elsewhere across Europe.

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Study: ASF virus survives freezing temps, thawing

The study results suggest samples of the virus could be more easily transported and stored for diagnostic purposes than previously thought, veterinarian says.

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Sampling, lab capacity could be weak links in ASF outbreak

The model, PigSpread, used population and movement data from one densely populated swine state to simulate the spread of ASF in large and small outbreak scenarios.

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Study warns of possible adverse effects from ASF vaccination

New research highlights the importance of careful planning and controls when using genetically engineered vaccines for African swine fever (ASF).

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Machine learning maps wild boar presence, ASF risk in new study

A research team led by Thailand's Department of Livestock Development and Mahidol University have trained a computer to predict wild boar populations for them.

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