African Swine Fever's Threat in River Water: Unveiling the Risks and Survival Dynamics
Explore the latest findings on how African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) survives in river water and the implications for disease control. This feature discusses the resilience of ASFV at various temperatures and the risks posed by the illegal dumping of infected carcasses, providing crucial insights for managing the spread of this dangerous virus in natural water sources.
Global Pork Crisis Alert: WOAH Warns Against Rushed Swine Fever Vaccines Amid Vietnam's Bold Export Plans!
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is sounding the alarm over the need for more extensive testing of African swine fever vaccines. This urgent call comes in response to Vietnam's upcoming plans to export vaccine doses worldwide, aimed at combating a disease that has been wreaking havoc on pig farms across the globe.
In a historic move, Vietnam greenlit two attenuated live-virus vaccines against this swine fever in July. This disease, while not harmful to humans, poses a significant threat to pigs and has repeatedly disrupted the global pork market—a sector valued at around $250 billion in 2022, according to Research and Markets. However, WOAH has raised concerns that AVAC Vietnam JSC, the manufacturer of one of these vaccines, hasn't provided enough data to international experts and organizations.