African Swine Fever

African Swine Fever

Global research group offers hope for better ASF vaccine

Meanwhile, a handful of new outbreaks in domestic pigs have been reported in Europe, Asia and Africa.

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.

African Swine Fever

K-State researchers develop tests to detect ASF on surfaces

Kansas State University researchers have published the findings of a study that looks at a seemingly simple way to add another layer of protection for the U.S. swine industry against African swine fever.

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.

African Swine Fever

Researchers to study ASF resistance in red river hogs

Cells from the ASF-resistant wild pigs could help researchers better understand how the virus spreads.

African Swine Fever

Scientists assess tick’s potential to spread ASF

As feral hog populations increase in Texas and the U.S., they create desirable conditions for disease-carrying ticks and increase the risk for an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) virus.

African Swine Fever

Philippines takes new approach to ASF strategy

New African swine fever cases have been reported in two states in northeastern India and three countries of eastern Europe.

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.

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.

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.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Gene editing to eradicate ASF? Startup trials show promise

While everyone else was focused on a vaccine, a biotech startup turned to modern technology to stop African swine fever. Now one of the world's leading experts hopes to help commercialize it.

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.

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