Tag: disease control: Page 18

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COVID-19 triggers innovation in feed ingredient tracing

After moving audits online due to COVID-19, MarinTrust says digital feed ingredient tracing may be the way of the future.

April 29, 2020

African Swine Fever

Real-time DNA test could enable wider screening for ASF

A new test, vetted by Plum Island scientists, makes near real-time screening for African swine fever possible in industrial and institutional settings.

April 21, 2020

African Swine Fever

COVID-19 delays ASF research, but also prompts funding

Some ag research, including work on ASF, has been put on hold due to COVID-19-related delays, but the pandemic could also trigger new sources of funding.

April 16, 2020

African Swine Fever

Second Polish pig farm tests positive for ASF

Over the past week, two European countries have confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs — Poland and Romania.

April 10, 2020

African Swine Fever

ASF returns to two regions of China

First cases of African swine fever (ASF) this year have been confirmed in Chongqing and Gansu in China, while new outbreaks have been reported in the Philippines and in South Korean wild boar.

April 10, 2020

African Swine Fever

Four European countries report new ASF cases in pigs

In Europe, new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in domestic pigs in Bulgaria, Romania, Russia and Ukraine.

April 3, 2020

Latest News

Alltech: Animal production must adapt to stop COVID-19

After watching international outbreaks, Alltech leaders say new animal production protocol are needed to prevent COVID-19 from threatening food security.

March 27, 2020

Feed Production by Region

Poland, Ukraine confirm ASF in domestic pigs

For the first time this year, African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed at a farm in Poland, and the disease has also been detected in a Ukrainian backyard herd.

March 27, 2020

African Swine Fever

Chinese ASF vaccine shows promise in initial trials

A potential vaccine for African swine fever has passed several key trials in China, but additional work is needed to prove the vaccine is safe.

March 23, 2020

African Swine Fever

More African swine fever cases in Philippines, China

In the Philippines, a further six outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed, affecting more than 20,000 pigs in backyard herds.

March 13, 2020

African Swine Fever

African swine fever returns to China, Myanmar

After a short absence, the ASF virus has been detected again in Hubei province, China.

March 9, 2020

Feed Production by Region

Romania, Russia report new ASF outbreaks on farms

African swine fever (ASF) has recently been detected on farms in Romania and Russia, but appears to have been controlled in three Ukrainian regions.

March 9, 2020