Malaysia: New Cases in Farms and Wild Boar
In the West Malaysian state of Selangor, ASF has been confirmed at two farms. Authorities launched investigations after a surge in pig mortalities in January. Out of 25,000 pigs tested across 29 farms in Sepeng and Kuala Langat districts, the virus was detected at one farm in each district, as well as in Kampang Tumbuk through active surveillance.
Additionally, Malaysia’s veterinary authorities retrospectively reported that a wild boar in Selangor tested positive for ASF in August 2024, with the official announcement made on February 2.
Philippines: ASF Expands to More Regions
As of January 31, ASF remains active in nine regions, with the Cagayan Valley recently added to the list. The Ilocos Sur province in northern Luzon remains the hardest hit in terms of affected communities.
Vietnam: Suspicion of ASF at Breeding Farm Not Confirmed
Vietnamese authorities investigated a suspected ASF outbreak at the Gia Lai Livestock Joint Stock Co. farm. The concern arose when 2,000 pigs transported to Binh Phuoc province showed ASF symptoms and died. However, testing at the Gia Lai farm did not confirm the presence of the virus, leading officials to believe the pigs may have been infected during their 400-kilometer journey or at their destination.
Europe: ASF Cases in Backyard Pig Herds Across Four Countries
Between January 30 and February 5, 18 new ASF outbreaks were confirmed in domestic pigs across:
- 13 cases in Romania
- 4 cases in Moldova
- 1 case in Ukraine
Since the beginning of 2025, 72 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs have been reported through the European Commission’s monitoring system, with Romania accounting for the majority (43 cases).
Additionally, 284 cases in wild boar were recorded across 13 European countries, with the highest numbers reported in:
- Poland (89)
- Germany (57)
- Hungary (36)
- Latvia (29)
Dominican Republic: ASF Under Control
Over the past two years, the Dominican Republic has reported 302 ASF outbreaks. However, as of December 2024, the country’s veterinary authorities declared the situation "stable."
A recent study published in Nature supports this assessment, indicating that the Dominican Republic is no longer experiencing an ASF epidemic. Researchers from the University of Minnesota suggest shifting from emergency response to sustained control measures to eradicate the disease.
With ASF continuing to spread in many regions, experts emphasize the importance of strict biosecurity measures and enhanced monitoring to prevent further outbreaks and economic losses.
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