Swine news - Pig health

The South African pig industry is facing mounting pressure as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever continue to reduce sow numbers and increase production costs.

Hundreds of pig deaths and the rapid spread of a deadly livestock disease have forced authorities to impose a strict quarantine in Kalangala District of Uganda.

This marks the country's first known case of pseudorabies in commercial swine since 2004.

A sterile fly production facility plays a crucial role in NWS prevention and response.

Biosecurity have emerged as critical priorities for safeguarding South Africa’s pork industry.

South Africa introduces a draft FMD vaccination scheme aimed at improving livestock disease control through a more decentralised approach.

South Africa’s pork industry faces losses as ASF and FMD outbreaks expose biosecurity gaps and disrupt production and recovery.

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

Kenya develops roadmap to strengthen livestock disease detection, improve diagnostics, and boost early response to protect animal and public health.

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

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

Western Cape strengthens FMD response with expanded vaccination and tighter livestock movement controls to contain the outbreak.

South Africa government deploys emergency funds and mass vaccination to fight foot-and-mouth disease.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

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

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

South Africa battles a nationwide foot-and-mouth outbreak, with vaccination efforts underway amid economic losses, export bans, and rising meat prices.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.

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

Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.

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

South Africa receives 1.5m FMD vaccine doses, boosting outbreak response as more shipments are expected soon.