pig health

Pigs being burned after an ASF outbreak in Cuba. Photo: Museum of the Revolution, Havana, Cuba

17-01-2020 | Article

ASF in the Americas is no science fiction at all

A pig that is affected by ASF - one of the characteristics is the occurrence of petechias. Photo: Lina Mur

08-01-2020 | News

Bulgaria culls 24,000 pigs to contain ASF

Of the 4 varieties of Porcine Circovirus, type 2 has proven to be the biggest problem. Without vaccination, in piglets it causes them to get thinner and get fever. The disease comes with runts and mortality. Photo: Ruben Keestra

23-12-2019 | News

Scientists identify PCV4 virus in sick Chinese pigs

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?