pig health

Building a fence between Poland and Germany is being considered to keep ASF out. This fence was recently completed between Germany and Denmark, although in that area no ASF has been found. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

13-12-2019 | News

ASF Poland: Germany gearing up defence

Aerial view of the National Pig Centre. Photo: University of Leeds

06-12-2019 | News

UK’s University of Leeds opens National Pig Centre

A wild boar that died of ASF in the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic so far is the only country in Europe where ASF was eradicated in recent years. Petr Satran, Czech State Veterinary Administration

03-12-2019 | News

ASF Poland: Virus 40km from Germany

Dead wild boar in a field in Poland. This is not the recently discovered case.

18-11-2019 | News

ASF Poland: Virus hops closer to Germany (UPDATED)

The Danish pig industry was faced with a new challenge this summer. The pictured farm was not affected. Photo: Henk Riswick

16-11-2019 | News

Denmark: New PRRS strain emerged

Illustration: Shutterstock

13-11-2019 | News

ASF Vietnam: 5.8m pigs dead; virus likely in Indonesia

In terms of pig disease outbreaks, transparency is absolute key. Illustration: Dreamstime

11-11-2019 | Expert opinion

Oops, a dead pig on the shore. Now what?

The Cosmopolitan Exposition centre in Qingdao welcomed over 20,000 visitors during the 3-day event. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

08-11-2019 | Article

VIV Qingdao: The start of a new formula in China

Pork in luggage is posing a serious risk for ASFv contamination into the US, researchers found. Photo: Shutterstock

21-10-2019 | News

What is the risk of ASFv smuggled into the USA?

A healthy homogeneous litter is the best starting point to a successful pig production with minimum use of antibiotics. Photo: Edgar García Manzanilla

21-10-2019 | Expert opinion

Prudent antimicrobial use: The best to boost productivity