Swine news - Pig health

The affected animal is a calf.

This is the first time the African swine fever virus has been detected in domestic pigs in Hungary.

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.

The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.

This international certification officially recognizes the department of Santa Cruz as a classical swine fever-free zone and strengthens the health standards of Bolivia’s pig farming industry.

The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

South Africa Municipal authorities in Nelson Mandela Bay have acted quickly to contain African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.

Residents of Maun and nearby villages have been ordered to remove pigs from residential properties following a directive issued by the North West District Council (NWDC).

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.

In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s livestock sector have validated harmonised national protocols aimed at strengthening the characterisation, inventory and monitoring of Animal Genetic Resources to support livestock breeding, conservation and data driven policymaking.

Southern African nations are joining forces to tackle the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak through coordinated joint actions.

Authorities in Rwanda have banned the trading and movement of pigs in the districts of Bugesera and Rusizi following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.

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.