Canada: New website launches to address invasive wild pigs
Wild Pigs Canada offers a central source for tools, information, and resources to address the threat of invasive wild pigs.
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Bredasdorp sub-county suffers African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever has been confirmed in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas Municipality, South Africa, with nearly 800 pigs quarantined.
Luweero District Quarantined Amid African Swine Fever Outbreak
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture has imposed a ban on the movement of swine and pork products within Luweero District following an ASF outbreak.
Canada's new animal disease alerts dashboard
The Alerts Tool provides a nationally accessible inventory of animal health disease alerts from across Canada.
Canada: New board to address complex disease challenges
Canada’s livestock and poultry sectors have collaborated to address foot and mouth disease , African swine fever, and highly pathogenic avian influenza.
South Africa’s Pork Industry Faces Threat from US Trade Choice
South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.
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NewsZimbabwe Bans Livestock Imports Amid FMD Outbreak
Zimbabwe bans imports of cloven-hoofed animals from South Africa over FMD fears, urging all stakeholders to comply and help protect national livestock.
Eswatini Battles Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
Eswatini reports foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, leading to fresh meat import restrictions to curb the spread of the livestock disease.
ASF cases in wild boars double in Europe: nearly 7,000 cases
Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.
South African Government Suspends DMA Restrictions
South Africa lifts Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after successful containment and over 144,000 vaccinations.
Migori County Restricts Pig Movement to Contain African Swine Fever
Migori County has banned the movement of pigs in and out of Awendo Sub-County due to an African Swine Fever outbreak.
U.S. plans National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.
UK invests in new national biosecurity center
A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
African Swine Fever
All the information about ASF: how to recognize the disease, how it is transmitted, pictures of lesions, latest news, guides, etc.
Rutsiro Fights Swine Disease to Boost Pig Farming
Rutsiro District has launched a proactive vaccination campaign targeting swine erysipelas, a highly contagious bacterial disease affecting pigs.
RAB and FAO Launch Swine Erysipelas Vaccination Drive in Rutsiro
RAB and FAO launch emergency Swine Erysipelas vaccination campaign in Rutsiro District to protect pigs and support rural livelihoods.
Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.
WOAH adopts new ASF vaccine standard
This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.
John Steenhuisen on Strategies to Contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
WHO: First global report on animal health
Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.
EU and UK seek SPS agreement to facilitate agricultural trade
The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.
UK eases foot and mouth disease controls for Germany
Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.
Water medication calculator
Simulator that calculates the amount of drug to add to the water when using a flow dispenser.
Genetic Tools Boost ASFV Vaccine Development
Researchers from JCVI, FLI, and ILRI have developed a synthetic genomics-based reverse genetics system to advance the study and vaccine development for ASF
Uasin Gishu Rolls Out Livestock E-Voucher Vaccination
Uasin Gishu County has become the first devolved unit in Kenya to pilot an e-voucher-based animal vaccination program.
Slovakia reports first outbreak of ASF in domestic swine in 2025
Slovakia detects its first outbreak of African swine fever in 2025 on a commercial farm with more than 18,000 pigs.
FAO urges awareness and action amid FMD outbreaks in Europe and Near East
Although FMD is endemic in the Near East, there has been a recent upsurge in outbreaks caused by an exotic serotype likely introduced from East Africa.
Foot and mouth disease in Hungary: Preventive culling of pigs
Preventive culling of 9,888 pigs on a neighboring farm after detection of the fifth outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
African Swine Fever Outbreak Claims Over 500 Pigs in Zombo District
A devastating outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has led to the death of over 500 pigs in Zombo District.
Germany is declared free of foot-and-mouth disease by WOAH
Germany is once again recognized as free of foot-and-mouth disease.
USDA awards $15.3 million to protect animal health
These 68 new projects will increase the United States’ ability to rapidly respond to and control animal disease outbreaks.
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