Pig Health & Disease

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.

Pig Health & Disease

National Pork Board, partners to develop National Swine Health Strategy

The National Pork Board is working together with key industry partners including the National Pork Producers Council, in actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.

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.

African Swine Fever

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.

African Swine Fever

Study: Ticks could help spread ASF in the US

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

African Swine Fever

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.

African Swine Fever

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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