African swine fever virus

African Swine Fever Abroad Creates Waves for US Agriculture

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Jeudi, mai 30, 2019
Animal virology, African swine fever virus, China, Classical swine fever, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Countries, World

Although a continuation of the trade dispute and other market variables currently in play could affect the degree to which U.S. agriculture is impacted by the pork shortage in China and Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • Although a continuation of the trade dispute and other market variables currently in play could affect the degree to which U.S. agriculture is impacted by the pork shortage in China and Southeast Asia.
  • "But if the trade dispute with China remains unresolved, the upside trade potential for the U.S. meat sectors may not be fully realized."
  • Most projections call for China losing roughly one-third of its hog production over the next 12 to 18 months.
  • CoBank's report, African Swine Fever Implications for U.S. Ag , provides a detailed analysis of opportunities and threats for the U.S. animal protein and feed sectors as a result of the hog loss due to ASF.

Inovio and Plumbline Life Sciences Establish Animal Health Collaboration to Develop A Novel Vaccine Against Deadly African Swine Fever Virus

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Mercredi, mai 15, 2019
Vaccination, Virology, African swine fever virus, Branches of biology, Medical specialties, Medicine, Vaccines

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. and SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) and Plumbline Life Sciences (XKRX: 222670) today announced a collaboration to co-develop a novel animal health vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) virus.

Key Points: 
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. and SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INO) and Plumbline Life Sciences (XKRX: 222670) today announced a collaboration to co-develop a novel animal health vaccine for African swine fever (ASF) virus.
  • Inovio and Plumbline already have a license partnership in animal health fields and Inovio currently holds an approximately 15% equity ownership in Plumbline.
  • As part of this agreement, Inovio will construct and test the ASF vaccine in small animal models.
  • Plumbline will further test the vaccine in larger animal models, including in pig challenge models and further develop to commercialize the vaccine.

African Swine Fever and Capsuline Empty Capsules

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Lundi, mai 6, 2019
Food and drink, Health, Foods, Animal virology, Excipients, Gelatin, Gels, Kashrut, Pareve, Capsule, African swine fever virus, Kosher foods

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --African Swine Fever (ASF) is an infectious viral disease that is impacting swine.

Key Points: 
  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --African Swine Fever (ASF) is an infectious viral disease that is impacting swine.
  • To exceed quality standards, Capsuline's gelatin capsules are made of only 100 percent pharmaceutical grade bovine hide.
  • About Capsuline Inc: Capsuline is a worldwide leading manufacturer of empty pharmaceutical-grade gelatin capsules.
  • Our empty capsules are manufactured in a cGMP and FDA-approved facility, are BSE-free and are both Kosher Pareve and Halal certified.

Government of Canada responding to the threat of African swine fever

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Jeudi, mars 14, 2019
Animal virology, Viruses, Tree of life biology), Microorganisms, African swine fever virus, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Classical swine fever, ASF, PEPPADEP, Foreign animal disease

Illegally imported meat and meat products from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) present one of the greatest risks for introducing this animal disease to Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Illegally imported meat and meat products from countries affected by African swine fever (ASF) present one of the greatest risks for introducing this animal disease to Canada.
  • Although Canada has never had a case of ASF, the disease continues to spread in parts of Asia and Europe.
  • While there has never been a case of African swine fever in Canada, the Canada Border Service Agency recognizes the risks posed by travellers and commercial imports, and has taken steps to keep our country safe.
  • African swine fever (ASF) is a serious viral disease that can cause fever, internal bleeding and high death rates in pigs.

Government of Canada helps improve swine health surveillance

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Mercredi, décembre 12, 2018
Animal virology, Veterinary medicine, Classical swine fever, African swine fever virus, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Swine influenza, Pandemic H1N1/09 virus

The Government will invest up to $1.5 million in the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) to adopt a virus detection system to support animal health.

Key Points: 
  • The Government will invest up to $1.5 million in the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) to adopt a virus detection system to support animal health.
  • "Canadian pork producers welcome this investment in research and development from the Government of Canada in the area of swine health.
  • This represents a structuring, complementary and synergic basis for surveillance to understand strain emergence and movement of economically important endemic diseases in Canada."
  • The Government of Canada is committed to the protection of Canada's agricultural resources against animal diseases such as African Swine Fever.