ASF Outbreak Surveillance and Control Strategies in Cambodian Pig Farming
An overview of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Cambodia, highlighting the detection of outbreaks in various provinces, outbreak containment efforts, common pig diseases in Cambodia, surveillance objectives, and sampling methods for ASF detection in pigs. The initiative aims to prevent ASF
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Insights on Experimental ASF Vaccines in Pig Studies
The research conducted by Prof. Jishu Shi and his team at Kansas State University delves into the safety and efficacy testing of experimental African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccines using pigs as the model. Various vaccines, including DNA vaccines and live attenuated viruses, were tested against differen
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Introduction of Outcome Measurement Tools for ASF Families Autumn 2023
The Department for Education is implementing outcome measurement tools for families accessing the Adoption Support Fund (ASF). These tools aim to track progress and impact without sharing any identifying data, helping to evaluate the overall effectiveness of ASF interventions. Families will experien
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- Adoption Support Fund: Enhancing Therapeutic Services for Adopted Children
- The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) aims to bridge the gap in therapeutic services between adopted children and those under special guardianship orders, ultimately improving outcomes for young individuals and families. Through funding creative therapies, family therapy, and specialized assessments, th
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Understanding the Impact of African Swine Fever on China's Agriculture Sector
The outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China has had significant ramifications on the global protein industry. With mortality rates exceeding 95% and no vaccine available, the country has seen massive losses in its hog population, affecting pork supplies worldwide. Chinese authorities are taki
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Evaluating and Updating EOSDIS Tools and Services Portfolio
The effort led by Chris Doescher and John Kusterer aims to evaluate and update the existing inventory of DAAC and EOSDIS tools and services. Collaboration processes have been developed to enhance communication and efficiency. The TSEP project focuses on promoting communication across DAACs and ESDIS
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Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in Uganda: Insights and Challenges
African Swine Fever (ASF), caused by a large DNA virus, poses a significant threat to domestic pig populations in Uganda. Factors influencing its persistence include high mortality rates, absence of vaccines or treatments, and its endemic nature in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Research aims to understa
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Developments in Satellite Data Integration and Future Plans at ASF DAAC WinSAR
ASF DAAC has achieved major milestones by integrating Sentinel-1 data and improving data usability. They have plans to prepare for the NISAR project, enhance API support, and implement various user-input-based improvements. The architecture and future advancements in satellite data processing are hi
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