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Feed Production by Region

ASF-related pig losses mount in Asia, Africa

While a new wave of African swine fever is threatening the recovery of Vietnam’s pig sector from previous outbreaks, further cases are confirmed elsewhere in Asia.

November 30, 2021

African Swine Fever

African swine fever cases decline in the Philippines

After a two-year battle to control the spread of African swine fever, The Philippines is reporting ongoing cases in just five of its provinces.

November 2, 2021

Feed Production by Region

ASF virus detected in Hong Kong wild pig

A wild pig found dead in Hong Kong has tested positive for the African swine fever (ASF), the first detection in a wild animal in the region.

September 7, 2021

African Swine Fever

Taiwan tightens measures to stop entry of ASF

After the detection of the African swine fever virus in several samples of food in recent weeks, feeding of any meat waste to pigs in Taiwan has been banned.

September 3, 2021

African Swine Fever

ASF reported in pigs in Russia’s Far East, South Korea

In recent weeks, domestic pigs on two South Korean farms and in backyards of Russia’s Far East have tested positive for the African swine fever virus.

August 18, 2021

Feed Production by Region

ASF blamed for mounting losses of pigs in India

While losses of pigs from African swine fever in northeastern India continue to rise, investigations continue into the source of infection.

July 15, 2021

Feed Production by Region

African swine fever returns to Myanmar

At the start of June, animal health authorities in Myanmar (Burma) reported the first cases of African swine fever (ASF) for seven months.

June 18, 2021

African Swine Fever

More ASF virus variants detected in China

Several new variants of the African swine fever virus are less lethal to pigs than the previous strains, but make the challenges of disease control and eradication more challenging.

May 25, 2021

Feed Production by Region

Spread of ASF continues in South African pigs

Over the course of one week, five new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) have been officially registered by South Africa’s animal health authority.

April 26, 2021

Feed Production by Region

ASF leads to conflict over pork imports in Philippines

Many parties are in discussion over the costs and benefits of increasing imports to solve pork supply issues arising from African swine fever.

April 16, 2021

African Swine Fever

ASF returns to south Indonesia, spreads in Philippines

After a few months' absence, African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in the south of Indonesia, and heavy losses of pigs have been reported locally.

March 30, 2021

African Swine Fever

ASF: Major risk factor to Chinese pork production

Last week, the Chinese government further stepped up efforts to bring African swine fever (ASF) under control.

March 22, 2021