Vietnam develops an ASF vaccine. What is the context? Research is going on at many places – but most is happening behind the scenes.
Warthog microbiota for partial protection against ASFv A Spanish study has shown that faecal microbiota transplantation may help against ASFv.
Effectiveness of chemical compounds against ASFv Polish researchers have been testing the effectiveness of a range of chemical compounds against ASF.
How does ASFv spread within a feed mill? ASF can be widely distributed in a feed manufacturing environment, would the virus be introduced.
ASF Poland: Virus moves north into West Pomerania province The first 2 infected carcasses have been found in West Pomerania province.
Brazil’s pigmeat exports to top 1 million tonnes in 2020 Brazil is about to achieve the threshold of 1 million tonnes of exported pigmeat in 2020.
ASF Germany: Number of cases in wild boar tops 300 The number of cases of African Swine Fever in wild boar in Germany exceeded the 300 mark mid-December. The total...
ASF Russia: Virus hits commercial farm in Samara Russia’s veterinary watchdog confirmed an ASF outbreak at the Severny Klyuch farm in Samara region.
Podcast: China and the post-ASF era Dr Wayne Johnson explains what it is like to work in China these days.
ASF Germany: Steep hike of cases in one day In what has been the largest hike of positive rest results for African Swine Fever (ASF) in 1 day in Germany,...
China’s wonder: A rapid recovery of the pig sector To boost pork production in China, the Chinese government has announced extra stimulus measures.
ASF Germany: 1st white zone ready for wild boar depop Germany is moving into a next phase to eradicate African Swine Fever from its wild boar population.
Wrapping up November: What’s new in the world of pigs? A recap of what happened in the swine business in November 2020.
Updated: OIE, EU declare Belgium ‘free from ASF’ The European Commission and the World Organization for Animal Health have declared Belgium formally free from...
ASF Germany: New phase in battle starts; count at 150 Germany’s minister of agriculture has stated the country has entered a new phase in fighting ASF.
ASF Germany: Saxony reports first positive wild boar African Swine Fever virus (ASFv) has made its entrance in a second state in Germany: Saxony. This state borders...
ASF Germany: A fragile balance at the border Constructing a permanent fence against the spread of ASF in Germany is a race against the clock.
ASF Asia: Wild boar as virus reservoir Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek follows the ASF outbreaks in wild boar.
ASF Germany: 10 questions on what is next? Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek searches for answers on 10 questions about ASF in Germany.
Oops, a dead pig on the shore. Now what? African Swine Fever confronts national authorities with sensitive dilemmas. Of course it is great to be able to...
Prudent antimicrobial use: The best to boost productivity Farmers all over the EU are working hard to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal production. Although this...
Controlling piglets’ microbial environment Every time new pigs enter a barn, biosecurity measures impact the level of infection pressure.
A hot innovation disinfecting pig trucks The DrySist system effectively disinfects trucks to improve biosecurity on swine farms.
Colostrum, cameras and construction in Pig Progress 9 The 9th magazine edition of Pig Progress is available for readers to access.
Germany’s plan to be ASF-free again Neither farmers nor hunters are entirely convinced the right approach has been taken.
SwineTalks: Online insights in biosecurity Pig Progress attended SwineTalks and homed in on speakers addressing (respiratory) health issues.
Protecting Brazil from pig diseases Technical director of the Pig Producers Association Charli Ludtke talks about keeping pigs healthy.
Interview: How viruses shaped a new reality for Ukraine Oksana Yurchenko, president of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders on ASF and Ukraine.
Interview Fernanda Almeida: IPVS president for 2 more years Dr Fernanda Almeida was an undergraduate student when the International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) congress...
African Swine Fever in Belgium – a look back Belgium has hopes that by autumn 2020, the status 'free from ASF' can be obtained again.
ASF is a growing problem for Poland The number of cases in the west of the country continues to rise.
From stud to sows – how to truck semen? Transporting pig semen doses from boar stud to breeding farm is much more than just simple delivery.
ASF Poland: Why the virus can roam freely in Western Poland There are several reasons why African Swine Fever has free reign in Western Poland.
How are pig producers affected by Covid-19? Pig Progress approached leading pig farmers around the globe and asked about their experiences.
Interview: Transfer of Covid-19 to pigs is unlikely The transfer of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to pigs and other livestock is virtually impossible, but it...
Interview: "BioCheck makes biosecurity measurable" Jeroen Dewulf, professor of veterinary epidemiology at Ghent University, Belgium, is known as a worldwide...
ASF in the Americas is no science fiction at all Provided that North and South America stay free of African Swine Fever, both continents could be having some...