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Taiwan has tightened border controls after South Sudan reported its first confirmed case of African swine fever (ASF).

South African animal health experts are urging pig farmers to report suspected African swine fever immediately.

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.

Pig farmers in Namibia have been urged to closely monitor feed usage and production costs to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

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.

The increase reflected higher poultry, pig and ovine meat prices, which were partly offset by lower bovine meat quotations.

International cereal prices increased across all major grains in August.

Pork exports trended lower in July, but remain higher year-to-date.

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

Global pork trade has shifted away from a China-driven model toward a more fragmented and regionally distributed market.

Competitive dynamics are reshaping global pork exporter positions. Brazil has surpassed Canada to become the world’s third-largest pork exporter, after the EU and US.

A caterer in Naari, Meru County, Kenya, has transformed leftover food from her catering business into a successful pig-farming enterprise.

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.

During the first six months of the year, Spain produced 2.76 million metric tons of pork (carcass weight), a 3.2% increase over the same period in 2025.

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.

Nigeria has opened its market to a broader range of U.S. red meat.

Rabobank expects U.S. hog slaughter to gradually recover but remain below 2025 levels through the second half of 2026.

Thousands of farmers participating in Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) are set to gain improved access to quality pig breeding stock.

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