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Third ASF outbreak confirmed in China
The outbreaks in China are causing alarm, partly because they are so far apart geographically.
Over 500 pigs culled in latest incident 

Veterinary officials in China have confirmed a third outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) this month.

The latest incident - which occurred in Baofu Village, Jiangsu - involved 615 pigs, 88 of which died and the remainder of which were killed and disposed of. The source of the outbreak is not yet known.

On 3 August, China reported its first case of ASF to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Over 8,700 pigs in Liaoning were culled and 47 died. Investigations found the pigs came from two privately owned farms belonging to one owner.

A second outbreak was confirmed in the Economic Development Zone in Zhengzhou on 16 August. The infected pigs had been legally transported from a live swine market in Jiamusi city.

The UK’s National Pig Association said the outbreaks in China are causing alarm, partly because they are so far apart geographically. By road, site of the latest outbreak is 800 miles south of Shenyang, Liaoning, where China’s first case was detected.

APHA says the risk of ASF entering the UK is considered to be ‘low’. It is reminding pig keepers not to feed catering waste of any description, in keeping with the law, and to practice good biosecurity.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.