Report Highlights
● ASFV in Sardinia: Italy has achieved a historic result by eradicating ASFV genotype I throughout the entire Sardinia region.
● FMD in the Americas: The bordering states of Colombia and Venezuela launch coordination efforts for the eradication and prevention of FMD.
● ASF vaccines: WOAH alerts veterinary authorities and the pig industry about the dangers of using substandard African swine fever vaccines.
Surveillance at Points of Entry
● Malaysia: The National Quarantine and Inspection Services Department successfully prevented an attempt to smuggle 240 kg of pork and chicken sausages, fish balls, fish cakes, and various food products from Thailand.
● Vietnam: Since the beginning of this year, authorities have identified 131 cases of illegal importation of livestock, animal products and live chickens into the country, a substantial increase from the nine cases reported during the corresponding period last year.