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Western Cape tightens livestock border controls and boosts inspections to curb foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

U.S. pork exports posted the second-highest value and third-largest volume on record in 2025.

The three-year partnership will promote science-based solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient food systems.

South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.

Of the seven new confirmed cases, one is located in the municipality of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, which has been added to the high-risk zone. Work is underway with the European Commission to reclassify the current infected area into Zones I and II.

South Africa’s pork supply tightens as foot-and-mouth and African swine fever outbreaks disrupt farms, abattoirs, and the value chain through 2026.

An upward trend in total pork production and exports is expected from 2027 to 2035.

Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.

Molins de Rei and El Papiol are included within the high-risk infected zone after two new positive wild boars were found in the first municipality.

The outbreak started on a cattle farm.

EFSA’s yearly report shows continued high compliance with official limits in 2024.

South Africa unveils first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years to tackle major outbreak and boost national vaccine production.

New KSh3B animal feed plant in Kenya adds 200,000-tonne annual capacity, boosting local supply and reducing imports for livestock farmers.

World wheat prices were broadly stable in January, while maize prices continued downward and barley prices increased modestly.

Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.

The decline mainly reflected lower international pig meat prices.

Mozambique’s Niassa province bans sale and transport of pork of unknown origin after suspected African swine fever in Lago district.

Pork producers urge inclusion in the Braai Index as beef prices jump 20%, saying pork offers a cheaper way for families to enjoy affordable braais.

Rabobank sees global pork markets in 2026 defined by tightening herds, shifting trade policies, and persistent disease pressures.

Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024.

Namibia’s N$8bn meat industry is on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads in South Africa, threatening exports, jobs and livestock trade.

Kogi State begins upgrading nine livestock markets to modernise trade, boost security, improve animal health and strengthen the livestock economy.

South Africa faces scrutiny over foot-and-mouth disease response, vaccine effectiveness, rollout gaps, and calls for stronger biosecurity and engagement.