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ASF spurs additional research into optimal feed holding times

New research suggests producers would benefit from erring on the side of caution when it comes to feed that may be contaminated with viral diseases, but questions about the practicality of extended feed holding times remain.

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African swine fever measures ramped up in Vietnam

Authorities in Vietnam are ramping up measures to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF), which has already led to the loss of 5 percent of the country’s pig population, while the first case of the disease has been detected in Hong Kong.

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How Spain eradicated ASF and expanded markets

The international director of Interporc in Madrid explains how Spain controlled the ASF outbreak from 1970's and is an example for other countries in the matter.

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USDA enhances African swine fever surveillance efforts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African swine fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan.

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Trade war, ASF disrupting US soybean, pork producers

The ongoing trade war between China and the U.S., along with the outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in China, has huge potential to affect American soybean and pork producers, according to two economists.

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Inovio, Plumbline to collaborate on ASF vaccine

Inovio would be responsible for developing the vaccine using their technology. Plumbline is set to fund the development and commercialization of the product.

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Feed, biosecurity breaches likely vectors for animal viruses

African swine fever (ASF) virus could enter and be transmitted in the U.S. through animal feed and feed ingredients, but that is only one of the many potential vehicles for viral transmission, according to Cassandra Jones, undergraduate research coordinator in the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry at Kansas State University.

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Report: ASF already causing drop in animal feed demand

Pig losses in China have caused demand for dairy-derived animal feed ingredients to plummet in recent months, according to a May report. Thanks to the ongoing trade war, imports from the U.S. have been hit particularly hard.

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Modest growth ahead in Vietnamese animal feed output

Expansion in the poultry and aquaculture sectors is forecast to more than compensate for the losses arising from African swine fever, pushing Vietnamese animal feed output up by 500,000 metric tons (mt) in 2019.

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Is there a Plan B for ingredients sourcing in face of ASF?

Imagine that the African swine fever (ASF) virus gets out of control.

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ASF an opportunity for Mexico animal ag, US grains

"I believe the United States is in a good position to supply pork to China or other countries that need it," said Ryan LeGrand, director of the USGC office in Mexico.

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Possible ASF vaccine tested on wild boars in Spain

A possible African swine fever vaccine (ASF) has been developed and tested in wild boars in Spain, and one of the researchers indicated it may be able to protect other pig herds.

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