South Africa’s pork supply tightens as foot-and-mouth and African swine fever outbreaks disrupt farms, abattoirs, and the value chain through 2026.

Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.

South Africa unveils first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years to tackle major outbreak and boost national vaccine production.

New KSh3B animal feed plant in Kenya adds 200,000-tonne annual capacity, boosting local supply and reducing imports for livestock farmers.

Pork producers urge inclusion in the Braai Index as beef prices jump 20%, saying pork offers a cheaper way for families to enjoy affordable braais.

South Africa faces scrutiny over foot-and-mouth disease response, vaccine effectiveness, rollout gaps, and calls for stronger biosecurity and engagement.

Namibia’s N$8bn meat industry is on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads in South Africa, threatening exports, jobs and livestock trade.

While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.

South Africa is on high alert as summer heat and rains raise livestock disease risks, prompting surveillance to protect farms and food security.

South Africa expands rural animal healthcare by training veterinary paraprofessionals to run enterprises that boost livestock health and livelihoods.

Pig farmers in Nigeria seek government backing to expand pig production, strengthen the value chain and drive economic growth.

Confirmed foot and mouth disease in a Free State piggery highlights rising risks for South Africa’s commercial pork producers.

Livestock production accounts for about 4.5 percent of Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural gross domestic product and roughly 2 percent of national GDP.

Nigeria’s Livestock Ministry trains youths and women in feed, poultry and micro-livestock to boost skills, productivity and sustainable livelihoods.

Current data does not allow confirmation that the ASF viral strain came from any laboratory, according to the sequencing performed by the IRB.

Senegal is boosting local animal feed production to cut imports, empower smallholder farmers, and grow agribusiness.