Swine news - Management

South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.

Many pig farmers in Ghana are refusing veterinary officers access to their farms, making it more difficult to monitor and control ASF.

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, has approved a new set of national FMD control measures designed to provide livestock farmers with clearer recovery pathways.

A High Court ruling has opened an interim legal pathway for livestock producers in South Africa to procure and administer FMD vaccines privately.

The South African pork industry has taken a major step towards strengthening national biosecurity with the new FMD vaccine record keeping system.

Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a nationwide study to improve livestock data, policy and investment planning.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has pledged its support for the 9th edition of the Animal Agriculture Conference 2026 with the support of NIAS

The roadmap sets out a route for environmental improvement and a sustainable future.

The National Swine Health Strategy moves into implementation, targeting PRRSV and PEDV control while strengthening biosecurity and disease preparedness.

Africa advances livestock development with genomics and breeding strategies to boost productivity, food security, and climate resilience.

Nigeria House of Representatives considers bill to establish a livestock university in Gombe to boost food security, jobs, and sector growth.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has handed over a batch of equipment to the Ivorian government to help combat African swine fever.

South Africa and Germany partner to strengthen FMD control, boost livestock biosecurity, and enhance trade in animal products.

Nigeria partners with Brazil and the UK to modernise livestock through digital innovation, boosting food security, jobs and climate resilience.

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

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

The strategy includes plans to move away from farrowing crates and address welfare concerns around stunning pigs with carbon dioxide.

FG reaffirms partnership with the private sector to rehabilitate 38 legacy livestock facilities across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to evidence-based policies to modernise the livestock sector, boost economic growth, during Botswana envoy’s visit.

Nigeria’s livestock minister visited the FAO office in Abuja, reaffirming the government’s commitment to stronger collaboration on livestock development.

Over 50 young agripreneurs in Ghana gain skills in sustainable livestock farming at a two-day FAO and World Food Forum dialogue in Ho.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

FAO and Nigeria have launched a strategy to boost African Swine Fever prevention, biosecurity and farmers’ training.