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African Swine Fever

European study reveals additional methods to support ASF control

Meanwhile, in Asia, South Korea has reported a new farm outbreak of African swine fever, while further cases have been recorded in India, Indonesia and Malaysia.

December 17, 2024

African Swine Fever

ASF outbreaks put Sri Lankan pig farmers under pressure

While just 3 outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in Sri Lanka, the repercussions of recently emerged African swine fever (ASF) are putting huge pressure on farming livelihoods.

December 9, 2024

African Swine Fever

Philippines prepares for second round of ASF vaccination

Elsewhere, the African swine fever virus has been detected in a wild pig in Hong Kong, and four European countries have recorded new outbreaks in domestic pigs; one Caribbean nation has stepped up an awareness campaign.

November 25, 2024

African Swine Fever

Sri Lanka records nation’s first ever African swine fever cases

Further outbreaks have occurred in Indonesia and two Indian states; in Europe, the spread of the virus continues in the wild boar population.

November 18, 2024

African Swine Fever

Vietnam steps up ASF control measures

Elsewhere in Asia, further cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been recorded in Indonesia and the Philippines. Among the latest premises with new ASF outbreaks in Europe are two commercial farms.

November 11, 2024

African Swine Fever

Italy records ASF cases in pigs in 9th mainland province

While more than 600 wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF) have been found in Alessandria, Italy, since 2022, the province has now recorded its first outbreak involving domestic pigs.

November 4, 2024

African Swine Fever

Philippines rolls out ASF vaccination to commercial farms

Before the Philippines can further roll out its official African swine fever (ASF) vaccination program, some bottlenecks need to be solved.

October 28, 2024

African Swine Fever

New ASF outbreaks in India, South Korea, Vietnam, 3 European states

As the Philippines prepares to step up its vaccination campaign against African swine fever (ASF), further outbreaks are reported in India, South Korea, Vietnam, Italy, Romania and Ukraine.

October 21, 2024

African Swine Fever

ASF vaccine rollout continues in the Philippines

Scheduled to receive their first doses of vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) in the coming days are domestic pigs at an international training center in the Philippines.

October 14, 2024

African Swine Fever

France steps up ASF control measures

Concerned about the relentless westward spread of African swine fever (ASF) across Europe, the French authorities are increasing the intensity of disease surveillance and considering the construction of border fences to control wild animal movements.

September 20, 2024

African Swine Fever

African swine fever spread in Europe hits backyard herds, wild boar

So far this year, total outbreaks in this population are significantly lower than at the same point in 2023, while cases in wild boar have passed 4,600.

August 29, 2024

African Swine Fever

Philippines: Vaccination brought forward as ASF cases spike

For one of the Asian nation’s most important pig-producing provinces, the start of a vaccination program against African swine fever (ASF) is imminent.

August 15, 2024