Researchers discover gene for African swine fever
By Shelby Shank Field Editor Scientists have found a gene in pig DNA that is needed by African swine fever [...]
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09, 2023
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02, 2023
APHIS purchases ASF, FMD diagnostic test kits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) purchased diagnostic test kits for African swine [...]
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06, 2022
USDA launches ‘Protect Our Pigs’ campaign
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced new efforts to help prevent [...]
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05, 2022
ASF vaccine passes tests required for regulatory approval
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced a vaccine candidate for African Swine [...]
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10, 2021
Vaccine for African swine fever could be available soon
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor A vaccine developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been shown to be effective at [...]
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09, 2021
U.S. feral hog population could be problematic in ASF outbreaks
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor Devastation of the American pork industry—and a lack of retail availability—is a likely outcome if [...]
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09, 2021
USDA hosting African Swine Fever Action Week Sept. 13-17
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting African Swine Fever (ASF) [...]
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08, 2021
TAHC issues African swine fever animal health alert
By Jennifer Whitlock Field Editor In July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed African swine fever (ASF) was found in [...]
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10, 2019
Pork, food groups fund African swine fever research teams
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor As African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread across Asia, the Foundation for Food and [...]
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02, 2019
Steel, aluminum tariffs impact USMCA signing
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist The steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada may play a crucial role in [...]