ASF
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
New genetic engineering system paves way for African Swine Fever Virus vaccine
This innovation has the potential to significantly reduce the economic losses caused by ASFV in the global swine industry.
-
ASF outbreaks escalate in Europe, Asia prompting culling, supply disruptions
The latest wave of infections underscores the urgent need for stronger biosecurity measures and international cooperation to contain the virus.
-
-
