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New research warns of critical gaps in U.S. preparedness for African swine fever outbreaks. Urgent action needed. #ASFV #SwineHealth #Biosecurity

https://geekoo.news/bottlenecks-in-asf-outbreak-response/

Bottlenecks in ASF Outbreak Response | Geekoo

A study from NC State University reveals that current sampling and lab capacities may be insufficient to manage potential African swine fever outbreaks, highlighting the need for proactive measures to prevent significant economic losses.

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CellBioNews Mar 27

#Reverse_genetics system enhances #vaccine development for African #swine fever #virus.

#ASFV #livestock #food_security

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-reverse-genetics-vaccine-african-swine.html

Reverse genetics system enhances vaccine development for African swine fever virus

Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have developed a reverse genetics system for African swine fever virus (ASFV). This new system will aid researchers in developing vaccines and in studying the pathogenesis and biology of ASFV, a highly contagious, deadly viral disease affecting domesticated and wild pigs, especially prevalent in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Phys.org