ASF
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South Korea confirms 10th African Swine Fever case in 2026
The government has stressed the need for a thorough epidemiological investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak.
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Africa Swine Fever resurfaces in Bhutan as Vietnam grapples with infected pork allegations
Ths incidence marks Bhutan’s first confirmed detection since mid-2024.
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Estonia ends Africn Swine Fever emergency as Europe and Asia grapple with fresh outbreaks
Meanwhile, Japan is contending with a different swine disease as the country reported its 100th outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) since 2018.
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Researchers push for region-tailored vaccines to combat African Swine Fever
The scientists recommend further research into matching vaccines to virus types, while also exploring new vaccine designs that could provide broader protection.
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Indonesia set to import live African swine fever vaccine from Vietnam
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.
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Global vaccine standard adopted to curb deadly African swine fever
GLOBAL – A major step in the fight against African swine fever (ASF) was taken this year as the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)…
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Sharp drop in African Swine Fever outbreaks in EU offers hope for pig sector recovery
Fourteen countries reported ASF in 2023, but that number dropped to thirteen in 2024 after Sweden regained ASF-free status.
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The Vaccine Group’s ASF vaccine candidate begins animal trials at Pirbright
Pigs have already been vaccinated and will be challenged with a virulent strain of the ASF virus to assess the vaccine’s efficacy.
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ASF vaccine trials intensify in Asia as outbreaks persist
The Philippine Department of Agriculture recently launched a new ASF vaccine research centre at Central Luzon State University to strengthen the nation’s biosecurity infrastructure.
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Study reveals African Swine Fever virus can withstand feed processing
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.
