Jackie LindenJackie Linden is a freelance journalist based in the United Kingdom.From the AuthorAfrican Swine FeverWhy Vietnamese pig farmers are reluctant to carry out ASF vaccinationPig 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.BiosecurityNorthern Ireland firm fined for animal feed law breachThe fine came after detection of animal components in calf feed at Robin Rainey & Sons Ltd. Meanwhile, the lower BSE risk in United Kingdom beef has been officially recognized.Worker SafetyWorker dies in feed mill accident in TaiwanA worker has died after becoming trapped in milling equipment in the west of Taiwan.African Swine FeverASF virus detected in another German stateFor 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.International TradeBrazilian pork exports continue upward trendIncreased shipments to the Philippines have helped drive up exports of pig meat by Brazil in volume and value in the first five months of this year.African Swine FeverIndonesia set to import ASF vaccine from VietnamCountries where pigs have recently tested positive for the African swine fever virus are Greece, India, Romania and Vietnam.African Swine FeverGlobal African swine fever vaccine standard adoptedCombined with biosecurity and other measures, an appropriate program using safe and effective vaccines offers the potential to gain control over African swine fever (ASF).African Swine FeverFewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024As 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.International TradeBrazil achieves another double-digit jump in pork exportsYear-on-year, Brazilian exports of pig meat products in April were up close to 15% in volume, and almost 25% in revenue.African Swine FeverOne German state eases ASF restrictions on pig farmingWhile 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.African Swine FeverStudy warns of possible adverse effects from ASF vaccinationNew research highlights the importance of careful planning and controls when using genetically engineered vaccines for African swine fever (ASF).Pig Health & DiseaseFMD jumps to pig farms in South KoreaIn the past month, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread from cattle to swine in South Korea. Meanwhile, after a single outbreak, Germany is now FMD-free again.Page 1 of 69Next Page
