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African Swine Fever

ASF hits Western Malaysian pig farm

African swine fever continues to spread across parts of Asia, as Malaysia and India report first cases each in one state.

April 11, 2022

Animal Health & Veterinary

Australia develops vaccine against emerging pig disease

New lab in Bendigo will be Australia’s first dedicated to the production of autogenous viral vaccines, including Japanese encephalitis virus.

April 5, 2022

African Swine Fever

Germany modifies approach to ASF control

In Germany, fears of the war in Ukraine exacerbating the African swine fever situation are being balanced against the economic implications of the disease

April 4, 2022

African Swine Fever

Purdue awarded $1 million to develop ASF rapid test

Professor who helped develop a COVID-19 rapid test now hopes to use the same paper-based kits to detect the spread of ASF.

March 17, 2022

Animal Health & Veterinary

Virginia Tech to test new vaccine technology against PEDv

Use of a nanoparticle vaccine could stop the spread of evasive PEDv mutations more effectively than conventional vaccines, researchers say.

March 15, 2022

Feed Additives

Study: Feed additives may help prevent viral spread

Multiple feed additives -- many already available for use -- demonstrate efficacy preventing viral transmission in animal feed.

March 15, 2022

Animal Health & Veterinary

Notifiable zoonotic disease detected in Australian pigs

Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in swine in mainland Australia for the first time, and the country has seen its first human case in more than 20 years.

March 7, 2022

Feed Production by Region

South Africa, Caribbean states register more ASF cases

African swine fever is being brought under control in South African's Western Cape, and no new cases were detected in the Southern Cape regions of Mossel Bay and George since January.

February 25, 2022

African Swine Fever

Philippines funds ASF vaccine development

The Department of Science and Technology will provide funding for BioAssets Corp. to develop a potential vaccine for African swine fever.

February 18, 2022

Feed Additives

Increased zinc in broiler diets may boost immune response

Using organic forms of zinc in broiler diets may help prepare the immune system to fight infection, a study suggests.

February 18, 2022

African Swine Fever

Greece raises alert for African swine fever

Several European countries have stepped up precautions against ASF as the disease spreads in the region.

February 14, 2022

African Swine Fever

Measures aim to protect Italian pig sector from ASF

Measures to contain and eradicate the disease have been stepped up, and funding will cover the appointment of an extraordinary commissioner to oversee necessary actions.

February 4, 2022