Swine news - Pig health

Namibia’s pig industry is facing a shortage of veterinarians specialising in pig health, raising concerns about the availability of specialised expertise as the sector expands.

The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) used its 2026 AGM and Expo in Pretoria to outline measures focused on risk-based disease control, digital traceability, producer support and animal welfare.

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Buteba sub-county, Busia District, eastern Uganda, has killed several pigs and caused significant losses for farmers.

South Africa’s pork industry is yet to fully recover from its most challenging animal health year, which was marked by outbreaks of ASF and FMD.

According to ANICE, Spanish pork exports to Japan and Mexico lost nearly €350 million in value in the first half of 2026.

FAO, WHO and WOAH highlight the economic benefits of One Health investment and call for stronger prevention and Veterinary Services.

The County Government of Vihiga has issued an advisory over a suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Sabatia Sub County.

Since the first detection of the disease in late July, Finland has confirmed 35 ASF cases in wild boar, all in the municipality of Virolahti.

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has lifted African swine fever (ASF) quarantine restrictions in Kalangala District.

Small-scale pig farmers in Eastern Cape, are raising concerns over a suspected outbreak of African swine fever following the deaths of large numbers of pigs.

More than 20 farms in some county in Kenya have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.

The second outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in the country was detected on August 9.

A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Yambio County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan.

South Africa’s largest recorded outbreak of ASF in commercial piggeries, which affected farms during the 2025/26 season, has been contained.

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

African swine fever is spreading beyond South Africa traditional control zones.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has extended support to pig farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Plateau State.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) presented a blueprint for a new global approach to tackle transboundary animal diseases.

The plan aims to strengthen core surveillance, expand collaborative networks, and embrace innovation.

The European Commission has published recommendations clarifying when veterinarians may use the cascade despite the availability of an authorized veterinary medicinal product.

African swine fever has been detected in Finland for the first time, with the virus identified in wild boar found in the country's southeast. The authorities have established a restricted zone.

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.

The virus, which causes striking symptoms, was recently detected in a piglet in Flanders for the first time.