Pig health

South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.

The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.

Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.

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.

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.