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New USDA finding may cut number of ASF vaccines needed

USDA researchers have found fewer ASF virus (ASFv) genotypes than initially believed, reducing the number of strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes. The...

Australian, US scientists collaborate to develop an ASF vaccine

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia’s national science agency, is collaborating with US biotech firm MBF Therapeutics to evaluate a new...

Australian, US scientists collaborate to develop an ASF vaccine

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (Csiro), Australia’s national science agency, is collaborating with US biotech firm MBF Therapeutics to evaluate a new...

ASF vaccine developer suggests mandatory administration

More than 2 million doses of ASF vaccines remain in Navetco’s and Avac Vietnam’s warehouses after 375,000 doses were administered, said Vietnam’s Department of...

China rejoins the race for ASF vaccine

China has made progress in ASF vaccine development after facing challenges with a vaccine that caused mutants two years ago. The Harbin Veterinary Research...

Avac Vietnam names ASF vaccine distributors in 5 countries

Avac Vietnam has signed distribution agreements for its ASF vaccine in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India. The distributors are KPP Power Commodities...

Substandard ASF vaccines present more harm than good

The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has cautioned against using low-quality ASF vaccines, as they may not provide protection and could lead to...

Sub-standard ASF vaccines could be more damaging

The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) warned that using poor-quality vaccines may not provide protection against ASF and could result in acute or...

Vietnam loses 34,000 pigs to ASF, vaccine rollout slow

Vietnam reported 343 ASF outbreaks in 38 provinces from January-September 2023, with 34,000 pigs lost. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, 14 provinces currently...

Thailand pushes for development of ASF vaccine

Faced with increasing pressure from ASF, Thailand’s pig industry is encouraging vaccine research in the country. A senior official at Thailand's Department of Livestock Development...

Philippine govt mulls subsidies for ASF vaccine

The commercial rollout of an ASF vaccine is likely to be subsidized by Philippine’s Department of Agriculture, if further trials confirm it is effective....

Dabaco progresses in ASF vaccine development

Vietnam’s Dabaco Group has announced the results of its ASF vaccine trial on 200 pigs, showing it provided an 80-100% protection rate. The inoculated...

Is the ASF vaccine Indonesia’s only hope for the industry?

As ASF spreads in Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, some industry stakeholders feel the only hope for the local pig industry is a vaccine. After the first...

Challenges with ASF vaccines despite successful trials

Vietnam’s government has approved the nationwide use of the two ASF vaccines (Avac ASF Live by Avac Vietnam and Navet-ASFVac by the National Veterinary...

Vibrant opportunities in Indonesia

Indonesia has been lighting up the headlines on our website and magazines for the right reasons. With its economy focused on local production and...

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