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Can ASFV be spread through boar semen to gilts and her piglets?
The rapid spread of the African swine fever virus (ASFV), causing severe disease with often high fatality rates in pigs, prevails as a threat for pig populations and dependent industries worldwide. Although advancing scientific progress continually enhances the industry's understanding of ASFV pathogenesis, alternative transmission routes for ASFV have yet to be assessed. A recent study demonstrated that ASFV can efficiently be transferred from infected boars to naïve recipient gilts through artificial insemination (AI).
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In Mykolaiv region there was recorded a case of ASF
On December 14, African swine fever (ASF) was detected in a private farm near the village of Novoochaki, Bashtanka district.
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ASF outbreaks in Asia and Europe were the result of preventive measures in other countries
A series of recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks overseas have prompted new prevention programs in Canada.
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2022 is a challenging year for pig production in Poland
2022 has been a challenging year for the Polish pork industry. Rising energy and feed prices, as well as the ongoing African swine fever (ASF) epidemic, are critical influences.
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Italy: trade in pigs and pig products from Sardinia will be authorised
The current epidemiological situation of African swine fever (ASF) in Sardinia has allowed the reopening of the pork trade.
