This week, several experts involved in the ASFaVIP Project met in Berlin to advance ongoing work related to ASF vaccine licensing pathways. The meeting brought together specialists from different disciplines to:- align on regulatory considerations and requirements-...
The Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) has launched a pivotal field study in Brandenburg, Germany, to test innovative vaccine baits aimed at preventing African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar. The pivotal trial began on November 17, 2025 and marks a crucial step in...
On 24 October 2025, the Ethics Committee of the ASFaVIP convened in Kassel for a productive meeting. The session provided an important platform to review ethical standards and ensure that all research activities within the project align with the 3Rs principles...
The 13th International Congress for Veterinary Virology (ESVV) took place in Portorož, a picturesque town on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, from September 2–5, 2025. Hosted by the EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR VETERINARY VIROLOGY, the congress featured an EPIZONE session. The...
Our partner Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, including Sandra Blome, Virginia Friedrichs, Alexander Schäfer, and Martin Beer, has recently published an article discussing benefit-risk considerations for the ASFV-G-∆I177L live...
From April 28–30, 2025, the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) convened its biennial Scientific Meeting at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. This pivotal event brought together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to...
