Although investigations are ongoing, authorities said the outbreak was most likely linked to illegal pork imports that entered Taiwan undetected.
The scientists recommend further research into matching vaccines to virus types, while also exploring new vaccine designs that could provide broader protection.
The vaccine is a live attenuated formulation aimed at protecting pigs from ASF, a highly contagious viral disease for which there had previously been no effective vaccine.
GLOBAL – A major step in the fight against African swine fever (ASF) was taken this year as the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)…
Fourteen countries reported ASF in 2023, but that number dropped to thirteen in 2024 after Sweden regained ASF-free status.
ASF has devastated pig populations in parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa in recent years and controlling its spread is a top priority for the global pork industry.
This innovation has the potential to significantly reduce the economic losses caused by ASFV in the global swine industry.