Swine news - Pig health

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.

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.