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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.

The second outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in the country was detected on August 9.

A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Yambio County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan.

South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.

South Africa’s largest recorded outbreak of ASF in commercial piggeries, which affected farms during the 2025/26 season, has been contained.

July saw the first monthly decline in 2026, reflecting lower quotations across all meat categories except ovine meat.

Global wheat, maize, and sorghum prices increased while barley prices fell.

Pork production grew by 3.3% in the first half of the year while the swine herd remained stable.

Many pig farmers in Ghana are refusing veterinary officers access to their farms, making it more difficult to monitor and control ASF.

African swine fever is spreading beyond South Africa traditional control zones.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has extended support to pig farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Plateau State.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) presented a blueprint for a new global approach to tackle transboundary animal diseases.

The plan aims to strengthen core surveillance, expand collaborative networks, and embrace innovation.

Reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs.

EU pigmeat production and consumption are forecast to remain stable, while exports are expected to remain resilient, supported by lower prices.

The European Commission has published recommendations clarifying when veterinarians may use the cascade despite the availability of an authorized veterinary medicinal product.

Global pork production is expected to slow in the second half of the year, while prices are likely remain weak in the short term, according to Rabobank.

African swine fever has been detected in Finland for the first time, with the virus identified in wild boar found in the country's southeast. The authorities have established a restricted zone.

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.