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African Swine Fever

ASF outbreaks reported in Laos, Malaysia, Romania

Among domestic pigs, local media report that African swine fever (ASF) has re-emerged in Laos, while culling of infected animals continues in the Malaysian state of Selangor.

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African Swine Fever

Commercial ASF vaccination could start soon in the Philippines

Meanwhile, two more village herds have been infected in South Africa, and the spike in African swine fever cases in European wild boar continues.

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

H5N1 in backyard pigs reveals disease control concerns

A recent case of H5N1 in pigs and poultry on an Oregon farm has highlighted significant concerns about disease transmission and biosecurity on small lifestyle farms, while emphasizing the unique role pigs play in potential viral mutations.

African Swine Fever

Swine fever confirmed on farms in Japan, Malaysia

In Peninsular Malaysia, pigs at a third farm have tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF) virus, while Japan has confirmed its first outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) since October 2024.

Pig Health & Disease

Researchers identify molecule that could prevent PRRS

Researchers from the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources have identified a small molecule that can successfully disable the virus’ mechanisms for reproducing and evading the host organism’s immune system.

African Swine Fever

ASF outbreaks reported in pigs in Malaysia, Vietnam

Meanwhile, in Europe, recent African swine fever outbreaks have occurred in non-commercial domestic pigs in four countries, and more widely among wild boar.

Biosecurity

SHIC releases final reports on biosecurity studies

The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has released final reports on wean-to-harvest biosecurity to reduce disease transmission.

African Swine Fever

South Korea, Hong Kong confirm further ASF outbreaks on farms

As a second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) is confirmed in South Korea in 2025, domestic pigs on two farms in Hong Kong also test positive for the virus. In Europe, the number of cases in wild boar already exceeds 1,200 for this year.

African Swine Fever

South Korea records 50th ASF farm outbreak

Also in East Asia, the disease has returned to Mongolia, and there have been further outbreaks in domestic animals in five European countries.

African Swine Fever

German state calls for long-term national ASF strategy

Meanwhile, further cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported among European backyard herds of domestic pigs and wild boar, and Hong Kong has recorded its first farm outbreak after a 12-month hiatus.

Pig Health & Disease

Wisconsin Pork Association offers rebates for PRRS, PEDv testing

The rebates will be offered in two tiers as long as funds are available. Tier 1 is a US$25 rebate to pork producers to offset the cost of ELISA testing, and Tier 2 is a US$50 rebate to offset PCR testing costs.

African Swine Fever

Total swine cull under consideration to control ASF in Sri Lanka

Meanwhile, further cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs have been reported in Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal and Vietnam, as well as five European countries.

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