Rapid identification of African swine fever virus in diagnostic samples using CRISPR-Cas
This low-cost visual detection method for African swine fever virus offers a robust workflow that works with commonly submitted diagnostic samples.
articles about biosecurity
Finland: ASF infected zone expands to the west
African swine fever was found in a wild boar 40 km west of the previous infected zone boundary.
Denmark moves forward with PRRS Eradication Plan
The island of Lolland, an important agricultural area, is now completely free of PRRS.
Biosecurity at EuroTier 2026: Key to healthy herds and effective disease prevention
Biosecurity is a key success factor for healthy, sustainable and economically viable livestock production.
A protocol for external biosecurity assessment against wildlife in intensive pig farms: Are we ready for African Swine Fever?
To equip farmers with the knowledge they require to make informed decisions, awareness-raising campaigns and the transfer of the protocol through training programmes are needed
ASF outbreak contained as pig farmers remain vigilant in South Africa
South Africa’s largest recorded outbreak of ASF in commercial piggeries, which affected farms during the 2025/26 season, has been contained.
USDA announces $35 million to combat feral swine
USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.
South Africa Introduces new Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control measures to support farmers and protect trade
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, has approved a new set of national FMD control measures designed to provide livestock farmers with clearer recovery pathways.
EU report highlights food safety and animal welfare trends in 2025
Pork represented 13% of meat-related food safety notifications, and the animal welfare reporting network saw a major surge in activity during 2025.
The Dominican Republic will host IICA's Regional Agribusiness Hub for Central America and the Caribbean
The Dominican Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American organization agreed to create a regional cooperation platform that will promote innovation, investment, and agricultural trade in the SICA and CARICOM countries.
Hygiene procedures of trucks transporting live pigs: multi-assessment validation of a standardized C&D protocol
Overall, the standardized protocol markedly improved the sanitary status of pig-transport vehicles.
Southern African nations strengthen joint response to Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Southern African nations are joining forces to tackle the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak through coordinated joint actions.
UK ramps up plan to protect against ASF and CSF
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.
Brazil to ban several antibiotic growth promoters
Brazil removes several antibiotics used to promote animal growth, aligning with international policies to reduce antimicrobials.
Sask Pork: New partnership with Farm Health Guardian launched
The service is expected to be available to producers by August 2026.
One outbreak, two outcomes: how the contingency measures sped up the recovery of a boar stud
Thorough monitoring and a highly practical contingency plan helped minimise the impact of a PRRS infection at a GTC.