#African swine fever

[mindblowingscience]

A highly contagious and virulent virus is sweeping through domestic and wild swine populations across the world, decimating those in Asia, Europe, and Africa. The near-100% fatality rate threatens food security, ecosystems and the lives and traditions of millions. African Swine Fever (ASF) is probably the most devastating viral disease you have never heard of. Cultural practices centuries-old are at risk of extinction. Diets are dramatically shifting, placing an unsustainable burden on an already strained socio-ecological environment. Low- and lower-middle-income countries are bearing the brunt of this catastrophic pandemic, but few seem to care beyond the protection of domestic pork production. Would it be the same if experts were to predict that not a single American household would celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey in 2024?

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[creativeera]

Swine Fever Vaccine: A Potential Lifesaver for Pigs Around the World

Origins and Spread of Swine Fever African swine fever virus (ASFV) is a large DNA virus that was first identified in the early 20th century in Kenya. It is highly contagious among pigs and wild boar. The disease has since spread to many sub-Saharan African countries as well as parts of Europe and Asia. In recent years, ASFV has caused severe outbreaks and significant economic losses in Eastern Europe and China. Its ability to survive for long periods in uncooked pork products has aided its transmission over long distances. With globalization and increased movement of people and goods, the threat of ASFV spread to other pig-raising regions remains high. Challenges of Developing an Effective Vaccine Developing a vaccine against Swine Fever Vaccine has proven exceptionally challenging for several reasons. First, ASFV is a very large and complex virus unlike other common livestock pathogens. This complex structure makes it difficult for the immune system to generate protective antibodies against it. Second, there are no cell culture systems or small animal models available for consistent vaccine testing. Researchers must rely on infected pig trials for efficacy evaluations. These limitations have hindered traditional vaccine approaches using killed or attenuated virus versions. Novel vaccine strategies targeting specific ASFV genes are now being explored but require extensive safety testing before use in massive pig populations. Considerable resources and time are needed for vaccine development, testing, and regulatory approval. Promising New Vaccine Candidates Emerging In recent years, advances in viral genomics and gene-editing technologies have provided new opportunities for ASFV vaccine research. Chinese and European scientists have identified particular ASFV genes responsible for virulence. By deleting these genes, they have generated attenuated live vaccine candidates that induce protective immunity without disease in pig trials. Separately, researchers at the University of Florida developed a subunit vaccine containing a key ASFV protein formulated with an oil-based adjuvant. In preliminary tests, this synthetic vaccine demonstrated the ability to protect 100% of immunized pigs against lethal challenge. While more studies are still required, these modified live and subunit vaccine approaches show the most promising results to date. Large-Scale Production Challenges Ahead Even if an effective swine fever vaccine is proven through extensive field trials, major challenges remain for its widespread adoption and use in practice. Mass production under stringent quality control will need to meet the enormous demand from huge swine industries, especially in China and Europe. Ensuring proper cold chain management during transport and storage will be critically important for temperature-sensitive live vaccines. Achieving widespread coverage through multiple immunizations will pose logistical difficulties. Farmers may be reluctant to adopt an unproven new vaccine in places currently unaffected by the disease. Establishing an affordable pricing structure acceptable to different countries and farm sizes will also take rigorous economic modeling and negotiation with manufacturers. Overcoming these challenges will likely require unprecedented international cooperation between researchers, industry partners, and regulatory bodies. Widespread Immunization - The Ultimate Goal Ideally, an effective and affordable Swine Fever Vaccine distributed on a global scale could significantly curb the devastating impacts of this swine fever. With sufficient population immunity established through immunization programs, outbreaks may become more localized and amenable to control through quarantine and culling practices.

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[gosulsel]

Singapura Siap Buka Impor Karkas Babi Dari Pulau Bulan - Gosulsel

JAKARTA, GOSULSEL.COM — Menanggapi adanya temuan kasus demam babi Afrika (African Swine Fever/ASF) pada ternak babi dari peternakan di Pulau Bulan yang di ekspor ke Singapura, Kementerian Pertanian melalui Ditjen Peternakan dan Kesehatan Hewan (PKH) menyampaikan, pihaknya telah melakukan diskusi d...

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#AfricanSwineFever #DemamBabiAfrika #KementerianPertanian

[bhaskarlive]

IIT Guwahati’s new study to advance treatment for African Swine Fever Virus

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Friday shared a study on the biochemistry of the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) protein, focusing on understanding the biochemical mechanisms of infection to develop efficient management techniques.

Swine fever is a highly contagious disease among pigs and poses a severe threat with a very high mortality rate. It, however, does not affect humans.

Source: bhaskarlive.in

[keuscheliebe]

Between 2015 and 2023, 2.5 million wild boars were killed in Poland under the pretext of combating the African swine fever virus. The slaughter of wild boars has not only failed to stop the virus but has also contributed to its spread.

[labvet]

THIS IS A LONG POST BUT BEAR WITH ME IT’S IMPORTANT!!!!

I want to talk about something, and I’m going to start with something one of my professors shared on Facebook.

“The Silent Crisis That Could Shatter U.S. Public Health & Food Security

What if your grocery store suddenly ran out of meat, eggs and milk? What if a mysterious, untreatable infectionstarted spreading through hospitals? What if a deadly virus jumped from animals to humans, triggering a pandemic even worse than COVID-19—and no one saw it coming?

This isn't fear-mongering. It's what could happen if federal veterinarians start leaving their jobs in droves due to political instability and workforce cuts.

Veterinarians working for agencies like the @usdagov, @fda , and @cdcgov are the first line of defense against foodborne illnesses, zoonotic diseases, and agricultural disasters. They keep our meat and dairy safe, stop outbreaks of rabies, mad cow disease, and avian flu, and ensure that deadly viruses like African swine fever (ASF) don’t wipe out entire industries.

But if federal hiring freezes, layoffs, and policy shifts force them out, who will protect us?

- African Swine Fever could collapse the $20B pork industry, causing mass food shortages. Don't believe it? Ask Heather Fowler

- Bird flu could mutate and spark a pandemic like the Spanish Flu of 1918

- Rabies, brucellosis, and Q fever could spread unchecked, infecting thousands

Food Shortages, Economic Collapse, and National Security Risks

- The loss of federal veterinarians wouldn’t just lead to disease outbreaks—it would trigger a nationwide food crisis.

- Meat, dairy, and eggs could become dangerous to consume without proper safety inspections.

- Grocery prices would skyrocket, putting nutritious food out of reach for millions.

- International trade could shut down, as other countries refuse to buy U.S. meat and animal products.

- Even the U.S. military relies on veterinarians to keep food safe for deployed troops and care for army animals. Without them, soldiers could get sick from contaminated food, and security dogs could be left untreated.

The loss of these veterinarians wouldn't just be an inconvenience—it would be catastrophic for public health, food security, and the economy.

#Repost @myvetcandy”

These are aspects of vet med that a lot of people don’t think about, and we already have shortages of veterinarians in these departments. I can’t tell you the number of times I (and my peers) had military recruiters reach out to us during school offering to pay for us to finish our degrees if we agreed to join the military for so long afterward. (I even had a classmate actually go through with it who wasn’t already military). Also, the number of USDA vets I have seen begging people to join them. These people play critical roles in keeping us safe.

With the current avian influenza spreading through not only wild and captive bird populations, but cats and cattle and even jumping into humans from cattle, this is more critical to have these people now than ever before! This past year showed the first cattle to human transmission, something we never even thought was possible. Virus can be found in eggs and milk. These are the people in charge of making sure these products are safe to continue on for sale. If the Trump/Musk administration keeps cutting and firing people left and right, it’s only a matter of time before something happens (milk not getting properly pasteurized, sick animals accidentally ending up in line for slaughter, E. coli or Salmonella outbreaks not getting tracked, our troops overseas affected by severe food-borne illnesses, etc.).

So please, contact your senators and representatives. Beg them to stop this madness. Last week, it was a commercial airliner crashing into a Blackhawk helicopter, next month it could be an outbreak of Avian Influenza.

[master-john-uk]

While most UK supermarkets have pledged to back British farmers... they still continue to stock cheap, substandard food imports!

Meat is the most dangerous of these... and could potentially spread disease to our home grown livestock.

Our Border Force personnel do not have enough resources to check all imports efficiently, or thoroughly.

A simple solution would be to ban all foreign meat imports. (But, what do I know?!)

[chronicillnesscaneffoffplease]

Advantages to being in the tropics:

My joints are pretty happy with the humidity- yay less pain on the daily!

My nails are growing ridiculously fast I feel.

Dry skin issues (nose, ear, hands) have cleared up. Yay moisture!

I’ve been pretty lucky re migraines so far.

Food has also been working out okay. Which is good. More meat than I usually eat, but I’m doing okay. Lot of soft fruit which is divine.

Disadvantages:

You know you drink a lot of water. But when all you can drink is bottled water you get a pretty ah, visual representation of how much you’re really drink by the waste you leave behind. It’s a looooot of water bottles. We keep leaving these little “water bottle graveyards” in our room.

It’s hot. Humid. My pots has been a little fussy, and I’ve upped my am meds to give me a bit of a better chance. Get a bit woozier than normal, but not having as bad a time as I thought.

Sweating like a pig with ASF (African swine fever). About as pink as one, too.

Swollen legs most days with blood/fluid pooling. Bit irritating. I do have compression socks I should be wearing,,,, but hooooootttttt.

Sunburn (my own fault). Needed to remember that being on photosensitising meds means to cover up more, despite sunscreen, even if the singlet feels cooler. Between covering up, umbrella, and spf 50 I’ve not had a repeat incident.

A few mozzie and bug bites, but really not that bad.

On the whole I’m having a great time. Yes it’s a little tricky and yes it’s a bit uncomfy but it’s so much fun and I’m learning a lot.

[drsteggy]

My email today:

Enter the “I keep my pigs safe” photo contest.

Apparently to raise awareness about African Swine Fever is that making rounds again?????

[mindblowingscience]

African swine fever virus is the only mammalian infectious virus that encodes type II DNA topoisomerase and has caused serious damage to the global swine industry in recent years. Safe and effective commercial vaccines and drugs are still lacking. Therefore, research on the type II DNA topoisomerase pP1192R encoded by the virus is useful to provide an important theoretical basis for the development of anti-African swine fever drugs.

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[allthebrazilianpolitics]

Brazil poultry and pork exports rise despite decline in Chinese demand

Diversification and new trade deals offset reduced purchases from China

China, traditionally a major buyer of Brazilian meat, has significantly reduced its poultry and pork imports, returning to levels last seen in mid-2018, before African swine fever impacted the country’s livestock. However, Brazilian meat exports are expected to grow from 2024 to 2025, driven by diversified trade partnerships and new agreements.

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) reported on Thursday, December 12, that Brazil’s chicken exports are projected to rise by up to 3.1% to 5.3 million tonnes. For 2025, ABPA estimates growth of up to 1.9%, reaching 5.4 million tonnes.

“We anticipate opening new markets in Central America and African countries, as well as strengthening shipments to other Latin American and Asian nations. This will further diversify destinations for our products,” said ABPA President Ricardo Santin.

According to Mr. Santin, structural changes in U.S. consumer eating habits since the COVID-19 pandemic have increased domestic demand for chicken parts such as thighs, reducing the dominance of chicken breast.

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[beardedmrbean]

Customs agents seized and destroyed a box of giraffe poop at a Minnesota airport after a woman brought the feces to the U.S. from Kenya, officials said Thursday. 

The Iowa woman was selected for inspection on Sept. 29 by agriculture specialists from the customs agency, and she told them she was in possession of giraffe feces. She planned to use the giraffe excrement to make a necklace, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The woman told officials at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that she'd used moose droppings to make jewelry in the past.

The giraffe poop was destroyed via steam sterilization in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture destruction protocol. 

"There is a real danger with bringing fecal matter into the U.S.," CBP's Chicago field director LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke said in a statement. "If this person had entered the U.S. and had not declared these items, there is high possibility a person could have contracted a disease from this jewelry and developed serious health issues."

The agency said Kenya is currently affected with African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot and mouth disease and swine vesicular disease. People are permitted to bring feces from ruminant animals into the U.S. if they obtain a Veterinary Services Permit, CBP said.

The woman who was carrying the giraffe feces won't face sanctions, because she declared the feces and surrendered it to customs officials, according to Minnesota Public Radio. She could have faced a penalty of $300 to $1,000 if she'd tried to sneak the excrement past the agents at the airport.

[necessary-angel]

I wish I could deprogram boomers by teaching them about U.S. covert ops but it wouldn't work they're too far gone. All my research on HIV & AIDS really had me thinking I would've read *something* about the theory of AIDS being used as a bio-weapon against "undesirable" members of the world population. But not until today, in the midst of research on bio/chemical weapons, did all the pieces click into place. I know the line is that people (Black, gay, poor populations especially) were allowed to die from AIDS. Why stop there? Why is it far-fetched to think of the deliberate spreading of a lethal virus among civilians after the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, the exoneration/protection of Nazis and operators of Unit 731 under Operation Paperclip, MKUltra, the CIA infecting Cuban pigs with African Swine Fever, the list goes on...

The WHO literally published a paper in 1972 with the proposal: "An attempt should be made to ascertain whether viruses can in fact exert selective effects on immune function, e.g. by... affecting T-cell function as opposed to B-cell function. The possibility should also be looked into that the immune response to the virus itself may be impaired if the infecting virus damages more or less selectively the cells responding to the viral antigen." An almost word for word clinical description of the function of AIDS. How could this be ascertained but by the preferred method of the state: human testing on subjects they deem expendable.

That the first noted cases of AIDS on the east coast happened just months after the govt sponsored Hep-B vaccine trials among gay men at NYC Blood Bank... where that trials began on west coast and same thing happened... that Harvey Milk was assassinated 1 year before first AIDS case, having been the only politician who would've openly questioned the govt line on AIDS. Then the proliferation of the virus in Africa... no reason the U.S. would have any interest in fucking things up there. If you Google this you might think I'm crazy and that's okay. They've got a million things working in their favor, the most effective is the narrative that this conspiracy theory was part of a KGB disinformation campaign. Haven't heard that one before! I'm not an "anti-vax" crank, I think it'd be a mistake to view this particular theory through that lens. At a certain point we've gotta take the safety goggles off and see this Empire for what it is.

I know only a few people will read this but please if this concerns you and you want more information start here.

[researchyblog]

Feed and Aquafeed Market Size, Trends, and Growth Forecast to 2025

Market Overview

The feed and aquafeed market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand for high-quality animal and aquatic nutrition. The livestock and aquaculture industries rely on specialized feed formulations to enhance animal health, productivity, and sustainability. The rising global demand for meat, dairy, eggs, and seafood, along with advancements in feed technology, is driving market expansion.

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Key Segments

Animal Feed (Livestock Feed)

Poultry Feed

Cattle Feed (Dairy & Beef)

Swine Feed

Pet Food

Others (Sheep, Goat, Equine)

Aquafeed (Fish & Shrimp Feed)

Fish Feed (Salmon, Tilapia, Catfish, etc.)

Shrimp Feed

Mollusk & Crustacean Feed

Market Insights

Market Growth Drivers

Rising Demand for Animal Protein: Increasing consumption of meat, dairy, and seafood is fueling demand for high-nutrition feed.

Technological Advancements in Feed Formulation: Innovation in pelletized, extruded, and medicated feeds improves animal growth rates.

Growth in the Aquaculture Industry: The shift toward sustainable seafood production is increasing demand for nutrient-rich aquafeed.

Increasing Focus on Gut Health & Immunity: Probiotics, enzymes, and functional additives in feed are gaining popularity.

Government Support for Sustainable Farming: Policies promoting alternative protein sources (e.g., insect-based feed, algae, and plant-based proteins) are shaping the market.

Market Challenges

Fluctuating Raw Material Prices: Soybean meal, fishmeal, and corn price volatility impact feed production costs.

Environmental Concerns: Overfishing for fishmeal and the carbon footprint of feed production pose sustainability challenges.

Strict Regulations on Antibiotics & Additives: Many regions are restricting antibiotic growth promoters in livestock and fish feed.

Disease Outbreaks in Aquaculture & Livestock: Disease risks such as African swine fever and white spot syndrome impact feed demand.

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Key Players in the Feed & Aquafeed Market

The market is dominated by major global and regional players focusing on high-performance feed solutions.

Top Feed Companies

Cargill, Inc. (USA) – A global leader in livestock, poultry, and aquafeed solutions.

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) (USA) – A major producer of animal nutrition and feed ingredients.

Nutreco N.V. (Trouw Nutrition & Skretting) (Netherlands) – Specializes in livestock and fish feed.

BASF SE (Germany) – Develops feed additives and functional ingredients.

Alltech Inc. (USA) – Focuses on probiotics, enzymes, and gut health solutions.

Top Aquafeed Companies

Skretting (Nutreco Group) (Netherlands) – A leader in sustainable fish and shrimp feed.

BioMar Group (Denmark) – Specializes in aquafeed solutions with alternative protein sources.

Ridley Corporation (Australia) – A major player in aquaculture and livestock feed.

Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) (Thailand) – A key aquafeed and livestock feed producer in Asia.

Regional Analysis

1. North America

United States & Canada: High demand for precision livestock feed & sustainable aquafeed.

Strict FDA regulations on feed additives and antibiotics.

Strong presence of feed industry giants (Cargill, ADM).

2. Europe

Germany, Netherlands, UK, France: Emphasis on organic and antibiotic-free feed.

EU restrictions on fishmeal & soy-based feed drive demand for alternative proteins.

Sustainability and environmental policies shaping the industry.

3. Asia-Pacific

China & India: Largest livestock and aquaculture markets with growing feed demand.

Thailand & Vietnam: Strong shrimp and fish feed industries.

Australia: High adoption of high-performance aquafeed solutions.

4. Latin America

Brazil & Argentina: Leading soybean and corn producers for feed ingredients.

Growing poultry and aquaculture feed industry.

5. Middle East & Africa

South Africa & Gulf Countries: Increasing demand for quality animal feed.

Aquaculture expansion in Egypt & Saudi Arabia.

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