World animal health body warns of swine fever vaccine risks as Vietnam readies exports
Vietnam's plans to export doses in coming months to fight a disease that regularly ravages pig farms worldwide.
Tue Dec 05 2023
African swine fever detected in Sungai Bakap pig farm
African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected among the livestock of a pig farm in Sungai Bakap in South Seberang Perai.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Seized pork sausages test positive for ASF virus - MAQIS
The test procedure was done to prevent the spread of the virus as it is feared that it could affect the pig farming industry if not curbed.
Wed Apr 06 2022
35 pig farms in Paya Mengkuang gazetted as ASF outbreak and control areas
This gazetting is also the first time and there is no specific period, if this ASF disease ends then the gazetting also ends, Sulaiman said.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Outbreak of African Swine fever detected in Melaka pig farms - DVS
Dr Norlizan said samples that were sent to the Sepang Veterinary Laboratory were confirmed on Dec 20, 22 and 23.
Sat Dec 25 2021
China to crack down harder on fake African swine fever vaccines: ministry
Analysts and industry insiders say a resurgence of the disease over the winter has slowed the recovery of pig production.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Winter disease surge hampers China's hog production recovery
As the world's biggest pork consumer, Beijing is under pressure to restore its hog supply and lower meat prices that remain at high levels.
Wed Feb 03 2021
Swine influenza detected in Malaysian livestock
The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) detected the Swine Influenza H1N1 (SIV H1N1) virus in commercial livestock in Malaysia.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Will there be another pandemic soon?
Researchers in China found a new strain of flu virus that could potentially trigger another pandemic
Tue Jun 30 2020
Vaccines halal, do not contain swine DNA - Dr Hilmi
To assure parents, the Health Ministry will consider holding a talk with the National Fatwa Council to come up with a fatwa on vaccination.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Death toll from swine flu grows to 764 in Brazil
A total of 764 people have died of H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu, in Brazil so far this year, the Ministry of Health said Tuesday.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Swine flu cases pass 600 in New Delhi
Another 45 people have been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus on Thursday, bringing to 615 the number of swineflu cases in the national capital.
Fri Feb 22 2013
H1N1 in Palestine: 9 deaths
At least nine people have been killed in the West Bank in a new outbreak of the H1N1 influenza strain, known as "swine flu", Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad confirmed on Saturday.
Sun Dec 30 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024