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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

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

International Trade

Philippines suspends imports of selected animal products from Turkey

Trade restrictions come after confirmation of a recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a Turkish cattle herd.

October 14, 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

Philippines presses ahead with ASF vaccinations

Plans are being put in place for the next phase of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccination campaign in the Philippines: Further vaccines are being procured, even as the virus spreads across the country.

September 27, 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

African Swine Fever

Philippines province declares state of calamity over African swine fever

Other Asian countries with new cases of the disease include India and Indonesia, while eight European states have recorded further outbreaks in domestic swine in recent days.

August 9, 2024

Livestock & Poultry Diseases

Concerns raised in Europe over spread of sheep and goat plague

Since peste des petits ruminants (PPR) returned to Europe in July, authorities are raising awareness of the potential threat of this notifiable disease, which can devastate flocks of sheep and goats.

August 6, 2024

African Swine Fever

ASF spreads to new areas in Europe

Germany, Italy and Poland are reporting the spread of African swine fever (ASF) virus to new areas while, in Asia, the infection appears to be spreading in the Philippines.

August 1, 2024