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Minister confirms presence of ASF in South Korea
South Korea’s agriculture minister confirmed the presence of ASF at a pig farm in Paju.

South Korea is home to more than 11 million pigs

African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in South Korea for the first time.

The news follows an admission from farming minister George Eustice that the disease could spread to the UK within a year.

On Tuesday, South Korea’s agriculture minister confirmed the presence of ASF at a pig farm in Paju, near the border of North Korea. He said that the farm reported its first case of the virus in May.

According to the National Pig Association (NPA), Kim Hyeon-soo told reporters
some 4,000 pigs would be culled to prevent the spread of the virus, adding that the animal disease alert level would be raised to maximum.

“We will make all efforts to stop the spread of African swine fever through swift disinfection measures,” he said.

The ministry is also reported to have ordered a nationwide ban on the movement of pigs and related livestock while it looks into the source of the virus.

Since ASF was first detected in China in August 2018, it has affected Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Hong Kong, North Korea and the Philippines.

South Korea is home to more than 11 million pigs, and pork is the country’s most popular meat. According to the agriculture ministry data, 27kg of pork was consumed per person in 2018.

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

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Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.